Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Secure Downloads currently ranks #8343 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8243, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 600+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 11 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 39% versus the month before (8/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.5, shipped on Dec 3, 2025 (318 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #8343 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8312 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8354 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8323 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 600 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 7 |
| 2026-09-30 | 13 |
| 2026-08-31 | 8 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 6 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 12 |
| 2025-10-31 | 8 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | wpdevelop |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.5 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-03 |
| Added to directory | 2017-06-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easy generate and distribute secure links for file downloads, that can expire, and track every download.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Secure Downloads?
WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.
How popular is Secure Downloads?
As of October 16, 2026, Secure Downloads ranks #8343 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8243.
When was Secure Downloads last updated?
Secure Downloads was last updated on December 3, 2025 (version 1.2.5). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Secure Downloads?
Secure Downloads is developed by wpdevelop. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2017.
