# s2member Secure File Uploader

> s2member Secure File Uploader has 80+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 4 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** s2member Secure File Uploader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**A s2member add-on that allows you to upload a file to the s2member-files/ secure directory and automatically insert a link into your post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 8,508
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+33.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 28, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Lew Ayotte (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/layotte/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/s2member-secure-file-uploader/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [downloads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/downloads/) | #19 | 80 |
| [files](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/files/) | #28 | 105 |
| [s2member](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/s2member/) | #2 | 7 |
| [secure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/secure/) | #22 | 65 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,648 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| downloads | >100 | 10,000 |
| files | >100 | 10,000 |
| s2member | #40 | 48 |
| secure | >100 | 7,635 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Download Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-download-monitor/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (157) | Sep 11, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prevent-direct-access/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (297) | Aug 27, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Easy Media Download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-media-download/) | 9K+ | 4/5 (28) | Aug 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Download After Email – Subscribe & Download Form Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-after-email/) | 7K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Mar 19, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Free Downloads WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-now-for-woocommerce/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (85) | Aug 28, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catfolders-document-gallery/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (14) | Aug 23, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 7 | [WP-DownloadManager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-downloadmanager/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (37) | Oct 2, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Download Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-download-counter/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (19) | Aug 9, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Easy Digital Downloads Free Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-digital-downloads-free-link/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 6, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [Media Vault](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-vault/) | 800+ | 4.4/5 (27) | Feb 18, 2014 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is s2member Secure File Uploader free?
Yes. s2member Secure File Uploader is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is s2member Secure File Uploader safe to use in 2026?
s2member Secure File Uploader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use s2member Secure File Uploader?
s2member Secure File Uploader is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,508 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does s2member Secure File Uploader work with WordPress 7.1?
s2member Secure File Uploader is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was s2member Secure File Uploader last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.2, was released on March 28, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes s2member Secure File Uploader?
s2member Secure File Uploader is developed and maintained by Lew Ayotte.

### What are the best alternatives to s2member Secure File Uploader?
The most popular alternatives to s2member Secure File Uploader are Simple Download Monitor (20K+ installs), Prevent Direct Access (10K+ installs) and Easy Media Download (9K+ installs).


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