Live from WordPress.org · Sep 30, 2026
Best Protect Uploads Plugins for WordPress
1 plugins are tagged “protect uploads” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Prevent Files / Folders Access with 1K+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Prevent Files / Folders Access
Prevent public access to WordPress files and folders. Protect downloads from public access…
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1K+ |
How we rank
Popularity first, then a health check you can trust
Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
What is the most popular protect uploads plugin for WordPress?
Prevent Files / Folders Access is the most popular protect uploads plugin with 1K+ active installs and a 4.6/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many protect uploads plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 1 plugins tagged “protect uploads” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which protect uploads plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Prevent Files / Folders Access has the highest rating at 4.6/5 from 35 reviews.
Are these protect uploads plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 1 protect uploads 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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