Description
At a glance
Protect Uploads v0.7.1 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 30K+ active installs · 4.8/5 rating from 12 reviews · updated August 28, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.0+ & PHP 7.4+.
The uploads directory is where the files of the WordPress library are stored. Unfortunelty, this directory is not protected. A person who wants to see all your library could list it instantly going to : http://yourwebsite/wp-content/uploads . This plugin will hide the content by adding an index.php file on the root of your uploads directory or by setting an htaccess which will return a 403 error (Forbidden Access).
- Depending on your server setting, the htaccess option could be disabled.
New in Version 0.7.0:
- Site Health checks: See at a glance — under Tools Site Health — whether your uploads directory is protected from browsing, what server you are running, and whether any risky file types are sitting in your uploads folder.
- WordPress 7.0 ready: Fully tested on WordPress 7.0 and PHP 8.3.
All features:
- Directory Protection: Stop visitors from browsing your uploads directory (index.php or .htaccess 403).
- Image Watermarking: Add text watermarks to your uploaded images with customizable position, opacity, and font size.
- Right-Click Protection: Prevent users from right-clicking to download or save your images.
- Password Protection: Secure individual media files with passwords. Multiple passwords can be set for each file with custom labels.
- Access Logging: Track who accesses your password-protected files with detailed logs including IP address and user agent.
- Site Health Checks: Built-in protection status tests with actionable advice.
Need more protection? Protect Uploads Pro adds image watermarks with bulk operations, expiring download links, role-based access with server-level enforcement, hotlink protection, download analytics, and a Protected Download block.
Available languages:
- English
- Français
- Español
- Italian (thanks to Marko97)
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Protect Uploads?
Protect Uploads 0.7.1 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.8/5 rating from 12 user reviews.
Does Protect Uploads cost anything?
No. Protect Uploads 0.7.1 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Protect Uploads 0.7.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Protect Uploads?
Protect Uploads 0.7.1 requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Protect Uploads last updated?
Version 0.7.1 was last updated on August 28, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Protect Uploads download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 0.7.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 0.7.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 28, 2026 |
| Active installs | 30,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (12 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | Protect Uploads |
| Tags | password-protection, protection, security, uploads, watermark |
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