# Secure Uploads

> Secure Uploads has 40+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 168 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 19/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Secure Uploads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.

**This is a simple plugin to protect your wp-content/uploads folder from being browsed and people downloading your content (Based on the plugin “Secure Folder wp-content/uploads” made by Daniel Satria)**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 4,521
- **Downloads (30 days):** 168 (+3.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 19/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.7
- **Last updated:** Feb 19, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** njkuiper6 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/njkuiper6/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-uploads/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hack/) | #8 | 23 |
| [secure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/secure/) | #28 | 66 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,578 |
| [uploads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/uploads/) | #23 | 68 |
| [wp-content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-content/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hack | >100 | 404 |
| secure | >100 | 7,390 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| uploads | >100 | 10,000 |
| wp-content | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPScan – WordPress Security Scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpscan/) | 8K+ | 3.8/5 (28) | Jan 12, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 2 | [Exploit Scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exploit-scanner/) | 8K+ | 3.2/5 (40) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [WPDoctor Malware Scanner & Vulnerability Checker & IP blocker with Hack monitor Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpinfecscanlite/) | 600+ | — | Feb 23, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [WP Guardian](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-guardian/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 12, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Smart Copy Protect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-copy-protect/) | 60+ | 4/5 (4) | Jun 13, 2019 | 29/100 |
| 6 | [MW WP Hacks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mw-wp-hacks/) | 60+ | 4/5 (2) | Feb 18, 2015 | 29/100 |
| 7 | [WP-Sentinel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sentinel/) | 60+ | 2.6/5 (5) | Feb 3, 2012 | 27/100 |
| 9 | [WP Smart Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-smart-security/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 18, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [Exploit Scanner for Active Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exploit-scanner-for-active-theme/) | 20+ | — | Sep 6, 2016 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [Hack-Info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hack-info/) | 10+ | — | Sep 22, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Secure Uploads safe to use in 2026?
Secure Uploads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Secure Uploads?
Secure Uploads is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,521 times since it launched in January 2016. It was downloaded 168 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Secure Uploads work with WordPress 7.1?
Secure Uploads is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Secure Uploads last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.7, was released on February 19, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Secure Uploads?
Secure Uploads is developed and maintained by njkuiper6.

### What are the best alternatives to Secure Uploads?
The most popular alternatives to Secure Uploads are WPScan (8K+ installs), Exploit Scanner (8K+ installs) and WPDoctor Malware Scanner &… (600+ installs).


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