# Restrict Media Library Access

> Restrict Media Library Access has 2K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 282 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Restrict Media Library Access shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**This plugin restricts access for Authors and Contributors so they can only see their own Media Library uploads.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 24,044
- **Downloads (30 days):** 282 (-5.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Oct 28, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alvaro Gómez (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mrfoxtalbot/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/restrict-media-library-access/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [media library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-library/) | #21 | 349 |
| [roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/roles/) | #4 | 91 |
| [users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/users/) | #30 | 312 |
| [visibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visibility/) | #9 | 96 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| media library | >100 | 5,217 |
| roles | >100 | 6,178 |
| users | >100 | 10,000 |
| visibility | >100 | 4,998 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 81.9%
- 1.0: 16.2%
- 1.2: 1.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Instant Images – One-click Image Uploads from Unsplash, Openverse, Pixabay, Pexels, and Giphy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/instant-images/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (59) | Jun 1, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/folders/) | 90K+ | 5/5 (1,519) | Sep 9, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Enhanced Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-media-library/) | 60K+ | 4.3/5 (298) | Jul 15, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Quick Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-featured-images/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (235) | Aug 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Crop-Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crop-thumbnails/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (67) | Dec 3, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [WP Extra File Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-extra-file-types/) | 40K+ | 3.4/5 (39) | Oct 28, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Export Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-library/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (48) | Apr 5, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 9 | [Simple User Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-user-avatar/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [Mime Types Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mime-types-plus/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (10) | Aug 16, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Restrict Media Library Access free?
Yes. Restrict Media Library Access is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Restrict Media Library Access safe to use in 2026?
Restrict Media Library Access shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Restrict Media Library Access?
Restrict Media Library Access is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 24,044 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 282 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Restrict Media Library Access work with WordPress 7.1?
Restrict Media Library Access is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Restrict Media Library Access last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on October 28, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Restrict Media Library Access?
Restrict Media Library Access is developed and maintained by Alvaro Gómez.

### What are the best alternatives to Restrict Media Library Access?
The most popular alternatives to Restrict Media Library Access are Instant Images (100K+ installs), Folders (90K+ installs) and Media Library Assistant (70K+ installs).


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