# Hide Real Download Path

> Hide Real Download Path has 100+ active installs, a 3.8/5 rating from 14 reviews and 133 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hide Real Download Path shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Plugin helps you to hide real/direct path of files hosted on your server for download and make your files secure from unauthorized download. It also maintains a log of all downloads done using it and provide capability…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 11,017
- **Downloads (30 days):** 133 (+77.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.8/5 from 14 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** Oct 20, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Deepak S (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/deepaks/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hide-real-download-path/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [disable direct download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-direct-download/) | #1 | 1 |
| [hide download path](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide-download-path/) | #1 | 1 |
| [hide real download path](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide-real-download-path/) | #1 | 1 |
| [hot linking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hot-linking/) | #1 | 1 |
| [secure file](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/secure-file/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| disable direct download | >100 | 990 |
| hide download path | >100 | 985 |
| hide real download path | >100 | 539 |
| hot linking | #36 | 40 |
| secure file | >100 | 5,249 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hide Real Download Path free?
Yes. Hide Real Download Path is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Hide Real Download Path safe to use in 2026?
Hide Real Download Path shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hide Real Download Path?
Hide Real Download Path is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,017 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 133 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hide Real Download Path work with WordPress 7.1?
Hide Real Download Path is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Hide Real Download Path last updated?
The latest version, 1.6, was released on October 20, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Hide Real Download Path?
Hide Real Download Path is developed and maintained by Deepak S.


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