by Deepak Khokhar 4.4 (57 reviews)

User Private Files – Secure File Sharing and Client Portal Plugin

Name: User Private Files – Secure File Sharing and Client Portal Plugin
Rating: 4.4 (57 reviews)
Author: Deepak Khokhar

A secure file share plugin for WordPress. Securely upload, manage and exchange private documents with site users.

User Private Files ranks #5,272 among WordPress.org plugins with 1,000+ active installations, is #272 of 3,410 in the Social & Sharing category, a 4.4/5 rating from 57 reviews, and was last updated Oct 14, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1.4

v2.2.1 Current Version v2.2.1

Updated 3 weeks ago Last Update on 14 Oct, 2026

Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on

#272 of 3,410 in Social & Sharing Top 10% by installs Downloads +113.2% this week Actively maintained

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#5,272

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Active Installs

1K+

-46.9%

KW Avg Position

8.4

1.8 better

Downloads

53.3K

+65 today

Support Resolved

100%

— No change

Rating

88%

Review 4.4 out of 5

4.4 (57 reviews)

Next Milestone 2K

Total Progress 87.8%

1K+ 2K+

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Reviews & Ratings

4.4

57 reviews

Overall 88%

47 (82%)

1 (2%)

7 (12%)

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Total Threads

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100%

Resolution Rate

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

8 known vulnerabilities on record · 2 in the last 24 months · checked 3 months ago

Jun 15, 2026

Secure Client Portal and Private File Sharing Plugin – User Private Files [user-private-files] < 2.1.7

CVE-2026-10093 · Fixed in v2.1.7
Feb 18, 2025

Secure Client Portal and Private File Sharing Plugin – User Private Files [user-private-files] < 2.1.4

CVE-2024-13799 · Fixed in v2.1.4
Aug 21, 2024

Secure Client Portal and Private File Sharing Plugin – User Private Files [user-private-files] < 2.1.1

CVE-2024-7848 · Fixed in v2.1.1
Oct 11, 2023

Secure Client Portal and Private File Sharing Plugin – User Private Files [user-private-files] < 2.0.5

CVE-2023-4836 · Fixed in v2.0.5
Sep 4, 2023

Secure Client Portal and Private File Sharing Plugin – User Private Files [user-private-files] < 2.0.4

CVE-2023-4636 · Fixed in v2.0.4
Aug 6, 2022

Secure Client Portal and Private File Sharing Plugin – User Private Files [user-private-files] < 1.1.1

Fixed in v1.1.1
Aug 6, 2022

Secure Client Portal and Private File Sharing Plugin – User Private Files [user-private-files] < 1.1.2

Fixed in v1.1.2
Jul 11, 2022

Secure Client Portal and Private File Sharing Plugin – User Private Files [user-private-files] < 1.1.3

CVE-2022-2356 · Fixed in v1.1.3

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.2.1
Last Updated: Oct 14, 2026
Requires WP: 6.0+
Tested Up To: 7.1.4
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Deepak Khokhar

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.4
Reviews: 57
Support Threads: 3
Resolved: 100%

Keywords

client portal document library file sharing file upload share documents

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners such as agencies, accountants, lawyers, and consultants who need to give their users a private client portal. It solves the problem of securely sharing, uploading, and managing private files and documents with restricted, user-specific access.

Secure file sharing
User file uploads
Advanced file manager with folders and trash
Download tracking with stats
Password protection for files
Folders system with create/rename/delete
Email notifications on file sharing
Compatible with Elementor page builder

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about User Private Files – Secure File Sharing and Client Portal Plugin

Install and activate User Private Files (WordPress File Sharing) plugin and then use the shortcode in a page. Upload a file on frontend and preview that file. Click on share icon to share it with other users on your WordPress website.

Yes, the files are uploaded to a different directory than default media folder and the files will be accessible only by allowed users or admin. Public URL to a file will show a permission error.

Yes, the plugin allows you to setup a dedicated private client portal where users can register/login, view/download shared files, upload/share their files and folders.

For Modern Design: [upf_manager] For Classic Design: Shortcode for uploading form is “[upf_upload]” Shortcode for displaying files is “[upf_display]” We recommend that you use them on a single page.

Yes, the plugin needs to write a rewrite rule to the .htaccess file to allow/deny user files access. You can manually add the code by yourself as well.

No. Get the PRO version for backend file manager that provide powerful tools to manage all files from users.

Yes, when adding a user by an email address or username to the file, the plugin sends an email to the target user. There is an option to customize subject and content as well.

Image, pdf, doc, zip, audio, video, txt and CSV files are supported in the modern design shortcode. You can add or restrict file types with the PRO version.