# Best File Protection Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 file protection plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Site Lockdown Security for…, DownloadSentinel, Folio Gatehouse.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Lockdown Security for MainWP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-lockdown-security-for-mainwp/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 28, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 2 | [DownloadSentinel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/downloadsentinel/) | 10+ | — | Sep 5, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Folio Gatehouse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/folio-gatehouse/) | <10 | — | Aug 11, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 4 | [KW Members Fortress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kw-members-fortress/) | <10 | — | Jul 25, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular file protection plugin for WordPress?
Site Lockdown Security for MainWP is the most popular file protection plugin with 30+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many file protection plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “file protection” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these file protection plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 4 file protection plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/file-protection/ · Generated 2026-10-08 14:28 UTC by PageForge