s2member Secure File Uploader
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.
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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.
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3/5 from only 4 reviews
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where s2member Secure File Upload… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| downloads | >100 |
| files | >100 |
| s2member | #40 |
| secure | >100 |
| security | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 4 reviews
About s2member Secure File Uploader
From the official readme · v0.0.2Description
You must have the s2member Membership Plugin installed and activated to use this plugin.
This simple plugin that allows you to upload a file to the s2member-files/ secure directory and automatically insert it into your post.
This plugin was requested by a client, who would only pay for 5 hours worth of work. The plugin could use some polishing and maybe some extra GUI love, but it does what the cliented wanted at the time. Because I feel like it could use some improvements, I’m releasing it as version 0.0.1.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload
s2member-secure-file-uploaderdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
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FAQ
s2member Secure File Uploader: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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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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