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#2030 rankedTier A

Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files

By WP Folio Team

View on WordPress.org
Active installs10K+
WP Rank score75.7
Rating4.6 / 5
Reviews298
Version2.8.9.1
Last updatedAug 27, 2026

Overview

Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files is ranked #2030 among WordPress.org plugins by WP Rank with a score of 75.7. It has 10,000+ active installs and 316,121 total downloads. Users rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 298 reviews. It was downloaded 1,668 times in the last 15 days. The latest release (2.8.9.1) was published on Aug 27, 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4 and requires PHP 7.0. 100% of its 1 support threads are resolved.

Install Trend

Based on the last 15 days of WordPress.org download stats.

1,668 downloads (15d)
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Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files

Compatibility

Requires WordPress4.7
Tested up to7.1.4
Requires PHP7.0
AddedNov 27, 2015