Private Uploads
Protects sensitive uploaded files so that only logged-in users can access them. The plugin depends on corresponding web server (e.g.
Private Uploads ranks #16,116 among WordPress.org plugins with 100+ active installations, is #812 of 4,539 in the Security category, a 5/5 rating from 0 reviews, and was last updated Feb 22, 2019. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.
Next Milestone 200
Unlock Exact Install Count
See the precise estimated active installs for this plugin, calculated from real-time ranking data.
- Exact install estimates within tiers
- Track install growth over time
- Milestone progress predictions
Rank Changes
Downloads Growth
Upgrade to Pro
Unlock 30-day, 90-day, and yearly download history charts with a Pro subscription.
Upgrade NowReviews & Ratings
Security History
Source: WPVulnerabilityNo known vulnerabilities on record for Private Uploads. Checked 1 month ago.
Track This Plugin
Get detailed analytics, keyword tracking, and position alerts delivered to your inbox.
Start Tracking FreePlugin Details
- Version
- trunk
- Last Updated
- Feb 22, 2019
- Requires WP
- N/A+
- Tested Up To
- 5.1
- PHP Version
- N/A
- Author
- Chris Dennis
Support & Rating
- Rating
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
- Reviews
- 0
- Support Threads
- 0
- Resolved
- 0%
Keywords
Upgrade to Pro
Unlock keyword rankings, search positions, and detailed analytics with a Pro subscription.
Upgrade NowSimilar Plugins
TL;DR
AI summary of the plugin's readmeThis plugin is for WordPress site owners who need to restrict access to uploaded files like PDFs and images so only logged-in users can view them. It solves the problem of private files being directly downloadable via their URL even when embedded in private posts or pages, by having the web server route requests for a designated private folder through WordPress for authentication.
- Restricts private folder file access
- Requires logged-in users
- Returns 403 for unauthorized requests
- Web server rewrite rule integration
- Efficient, only runs for private files
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Private Uploads