Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Protect Uploads currently ranks #915 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #912, first reached on Sep 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,904 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 6% versus the month before (1,789/day).
- The latest release, v0.8.0, shipped on Oct 7, 2026 (10 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #915 |
| 2026-09-30 | #915 |
| 2026-08-31 | #921 |
| 2026-07-31 | #924 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 1,112 |
| 2026-09-30 | 737 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,489 |
| 2026-07-31 | 750 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Protect Uploads |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.8.0 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-07 |
| Added to directory | 2015-03-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Protect your uploads directory. Prevent browsing, password-protect files, add watermarks, and discourage right-click copying.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Protect Uploads?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Protect Uploads?
As of October 17, 2026, Protect Uploads ranks #915 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #912.
When was Protect Uploads last updated?
Protect Uploads was last updated on October 7, 2026 (version 0.8.0). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Protect Uploads?
Protect Uploads is developed by Protect Uploads. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2015.
