# Folio Gatehouse

> Folio Gatehouse has <10 active installs and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Folio Gatehouse works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Role-based file access control. Restrict upload folders to specific user roles, serve files securely through PHP, and log every access attempt.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 365
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (-21.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** buffcleb (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/buffcleb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/folio-gatehouse/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [access-control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access-control/) | #91 | 115 |
| [download protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/download-protection/) | #2 | 3 |
| [file protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/file-protection/) | #3 | 4 |
| [membership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/membership/) | >100 | 252 |
| [role-based access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/role-based-access/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| access-control | >100 | 7,051 |
| download protection | >100 | 2,299 |
| file protection | >100 | 4,281 |
| membership | >100 | 2,052 |
| role-based access | >100 | 2,203 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PublishPress Capabilities: User Role Access Control, Admin Area Permissions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/capability-manager-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (143) | Sep 22, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Restrict User Access – Ultimate Membership & Content Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-user-access/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (94) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Permissions: Access Control, Content Permissions, User Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/press-permit-core/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (66) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Groups – Memberships and Access Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (382) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [SureMembers – Membership & Content Restriction Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suremembers-core/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 8, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Quick Download Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-download-button/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | May 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [SimpleShop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleshop-cz/) | 1K+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Menu By User Roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-by-user-roles/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 2, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Groups 404 Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups-404-redirect/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Sep 25, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Geo Blocker – Control Site Access by Region and IP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-blocker/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2025 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folio Gatehouse free?
Yes. Folio Gatehouse is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Folio Gatehouse safe to use in 2026?
Folio Gatehouse works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Folio Gatehouse?
Folio Gatehouse is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 365 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Folio Gatehouse work with WordPress 7.1?
Folio Gatehouse is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Folio Gatehouse need?
Folio Gatehouse requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Folio Gatehouse last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on August 11, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Folio Gatehouse?
Folio Gatehouse is developed and maintained by buffcleb.

### What are the best alternatives to Folio Gatehouse?
The most popular alternatives to Folio Gatehouse are PublishPress Capabilities:… (100K+ installs), Restrict User Access (10K+ installs) and PublishPress Permissions: A… (10K+ installs).


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