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CopySafe PDF Protection – Copy Protect PDF icon
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CopySafe PDF Protection – Copy Protect PDF

Display copy protected PDF documents on WordPress pages and posts.

Active installs400+100+ tier
Downloads · 30d264▲ +29.4% vs prev. 30d
Rating3.9/514 reviews
Health score63/100Good
All-time downloads38.2KSince Apr 2013
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.0PHP any
Downloads · 7d66▲ +8.2% week over week
Our verdict

Solid choice

CopySafe PDF Protection is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (400+ active installs)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

4812Jul 10Aug 23Oct 7
Yesterday14
Daily average (1y)7
Peak day144Jun 13, 2026
Last 12 months2.4K

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where CopySafe PDF Protection stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
copy protect pdf #3 181 Best copy protect pdf plugins →
pdf protection #3 681 Best pdf protection plugins →
pdf security #25 1,643 Best pdf security plugins →
prevent copy #12 3,000 Best prevent copy plugins →
secure pdf #6 800 Best secure pdf plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 2.049.6%
  • 1.3116.6%
  • 1.3312.9%
  • 1.2912.3%
  • Other8.6%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 from 14 reviews

  • 5★71.4%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★7.1%
  • 1★21.4%

About CopySafe PDF Protection

From the official readme · v2.0

Description

Copy protect PDF. No other WordPress plugin can securely protect PDF from all copy because they only use JavaScript and HTML. The difference with CopySafe plugins is that they provide an “interface” to use a more robust solution that can interact at system level which is where copy needs to be actioned.

This plugin enables the use of copy protected PDF documents in WordPress posts and pages. The resulting embedded PDF object is supported in the ArtisBrowser on all OS including Windows, Mac, iOS and Android mobile.

CopySafe PDF provides the most secure copy protection for PDF both online and offline. This plugin displays PDF created for use online and when domain lock is applied, the PDF file cannot be displayed from anywhere else. With PDF now bound to your web site, you are free to apply DRM rules to control access to the page via your CMS member controls. The ArtisBrowser reports the user’s unique computer signature so that you can convert WordPress into a fully fledged DRM Portal by adding a new field to your member’s table and some script to compare current ID with the one already assigned.

  • Best copy protection – safe from all save and copy exploits.
  • Prevents PrintScreen and all screen capture/recording software.
  • Works best with the WP Classic Editor.
  • Also supported in Gutenberg and Elementor editors.
  • Insert copy protected PDF into posts and pages using the [PDF] button.
  • Upload and embed encrypted PDF with Domain Lock.
  • Set allowed operating system (OS) and minimum version.
  • Redirects non-conforming users to download the ArtisBrowser.
  • Settings to control width and height of the browser reader area.
  • Auto rescales to fit available space – when browser resized.
  • Domain locked PDF cannot be saved and displayed away from your website.

For more information visit the CopySafe PDF website.

Implementation

Using the Classic Editor, click on the [PDF] button above a post to upload and embed a CopySafe PDF document at the current cursor possition. When inserting protected PDF object, the necessary shortcode is inserted.

You can upload new PDF class documents or select from a list of already uploaded documents. The shortcode can be copied and used on other pages by editing the file name.

More Info

About

  • Protected PDF distributed for desktop reading can be viewed using the CopySafe PDF Reader.
  • The CopySafe PDF Reader is Windows software – ideal for corporate networks.
  • Protected PDF displayed on web pages can be viewed using the ArtisBrowser.
  • The Artisbrowser is available for all OD including Windows, Mac, iOS and Android phones.
  • The CopySafe PDF Protector software is required to encrypt PDF.

Licensing

  • CopySafe PDF is the most secure document protection solution.
  • Licensing enabales use of Domain Lock and DRM for access rights control.
  • Licensing also enables use of DRM to protect unauthorized distribution and sharing.
  • Licensing is a one-time fee that includes unlimited use of the DRM portal for life.
  • Licensing also includes up to 5 Domain Lock licenses.

Evaluation

Limitations

  • To view CopySafe PDF on the desktop a Windows computer is required. But CopySafe PDF can be viewed online (from web pages) on all computers and devices including mobile phones.

Installation

This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

  1. Install the WordPress Classic Editor plugin.
  2. Upload the “wp-copysafe-pdf” folder and its contents to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory.
  3. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  4. Check write permissions on folder at “/wp-content/uploads/copysafe-pdf”.
  5. Check and modify the default settings to suit your pages.
  6. You can now add CopySafe PDF documents using the [PDF] button in the Classic Editor.

Click to download the CopySafe PDF Install Guide

If you do not have any CopySafe PDF encrypted documents for testing, you can create your own by downloading the demo version of CopySafe PDF Protector software or by downloading this test bundle which includes several samples. The samples are not domain locked so they can be displayed on any site.

If you have problems installing, email us from the artistscope.com web site for a faster response than the WP forum.

Changelog

2.0

  • Revised OS/min.version allow options.
  • Checked for WP 7.0.

1.6

  • Fixes an Elementor background error in 1.5.
  • Checked for WP 6.9.

1.5

  • Fixes a plugin install found error in 1.4.

1.4

  • Added security options for OS and minimum version.
  • Added support for Gutenberg and Elementor editors.

1.33

  • Security fix.
  • Tested for compatibility with WP 6.8.

1.32

  • Tested for compatibility with WP 6.7.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

CopySafe PDF documents can be added at the last position of the cursor by clicking the [PDF] button.
CopySafe PDF documents can be added at the last position of the cursor by clicking the…
The file manager will list all uploaded PDF class files.
The file manager will list all uploaded PDF class files.
The above default settings are applied to all CopySafe PDF pages and posts.
The above default settings are applied to all CopySafe PDF pages and posts.

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FAQ

CopySafe PDF Protection: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026

Is CopySafe PDF Protection free?

Yes. CopySafe PDF Protection is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is CopySafe PDF Protection safe to use in 2026?

CopySafe PDF Protection is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

How many websites use CopySafe PDF Protection?

CopySafe PDF Protection is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 38,238 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 264 times in the last 30 days.

Does CopySafe PDF Protection work with WordPress 7.1?

CopySafe PDF Protection is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

When was CopySafe PDF Protection last updated?

The latest version, 2.0, was released on June 12, 2026 (4 months ago).

Who makes CopySafe PDF Protection?

CopySafe PDF Protection is developed and maintained by ArtistScope.

What are the best alternatives to CopySafe PDF Protection?

The most popular alternatives to CopySafe PDF Protection are Guest Video Protection (<10 installs).

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