Secure ShareLink – Generate, manage, and secure temporary share links for files, 301 Redirect, and add data preview.
Secure ShareLink is a WordPress plugin that allows you to generate secure, time-limited sharing links for files, routes, or model data.
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Secure ShareLink shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (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 Secure ShareLink stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 301 redirect | >100 |
| file sharing | >100 |
| password protection | >100 |
| share secure link | #76 |
| temporary access | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Secure ShareLink
From the official readme · v1.1.3Description
Secure ShareLink is a WordPress plugin that allows you to generate secure, time-limited sharing links for files, routes, or model data. It includes advanced security features such as password protection, IP filtering, burn-after-read, and usage limits, along with comprehensive auditing. Perfect for sharing sensitive content or providing temporary access to resources.
Key Features
🔗 Multiple Resource Types – Share files, URLs, 301 Redirect, or text/data seamlessly
⏰ Time-Limited Access – Set expiration dates and usage limits
🔒 Password Protection – Protect links with a secure password
🚫 IP Filtering – Restrict access to specific IP addresses
🔥 Burn After Reading – One-time access links that self-destruct
📊 Comprehensive Auditing – Track access patterns and usage
🎯 Flexible Delivery – Supports file downloads and URL redirection
💻 Admin UI – Create, edit, manage, and monitor links from WordPress admin
🧪 Secure – Passwords are hashed, preventing exposure in the database
Usage
Creating a Link
Go to ShareLink → Add New.
Choose the resource type: File, URL, or Text.
If selecting a file, use the Media Library picker.
Optionally configure:
Password protection
Expiration date/time
Maximum uses
IP whitelist
Burn after reading
Click Create Link. You will get a secure URL like:
http://yourdomain.com/shareurl/82ddae9522c4dd0a40bcdfd036c5f56f
Accessing a Link
Visiting the link will:
Prompt for a password if set.
Enforce IP whitelist and max uses.
Expire after the specified date or after the configured number of uses.
Automatically delete if burn-after-reading is enabled.
Users can download files or view content directly depending on the resource type.
License
GPLv2 or later: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Installation
Upload the secure-sharelink folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
Go to Settings → Permalinks and click Save Changes to flush rewrite rules.
Access the admin UI from ShareLink in the WordPress admin menu.
Changelog
1.1.2
– Shared resource page title update
1.1.1
– Fix old data deleted on update
1.1.0
– Add 301 Redirect
– Link Statistics monitor added
– Link edit option added
1.0.0
Initial release with full link management, password protection, expiration, IP filters, and burn-after-read.
Admin UI for creating and managing links.
Media Library integration for file selection.
Screenshots
For developers
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Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Secure ShareLink: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Secure ShareLink free?
Yes. Secure ShareLink is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Secure ShareLink safe to use in 2026?
Secure ShareLink shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Secure ShareLink?
Secure ShareLink is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 993 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.
Does Secure ShareLink work with WordPress 7.1?
Secure ShareLink is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Secure ShareLink need?
Secure ShareLink requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Secure ShareLink last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on March 12, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes Secure ShareLink?
Secure ShareLink is developed and maintained by Fazle Rabbi.
What are the best alternatives to Secure ShareLink?
The most popular alternatives to Secure ShareLink are 301 Redirects (300K+ installs), Simple 301 Redirects By Bet… (100K+ installs) and 404 to 301 (100K+ installs).
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