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WP PlugIndex currently records Secure Private Files version 1.0.7 as active, updated 1mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Overview
About this plugin
Secure Private Files allows you to securely manage and share private files with selected users or user roles in WordPress.
Files are protected using unique token-based URLs, ensuring they cannot be accessed without proper permission. You can define who can download each file, set an expiry date, and track download activity.
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This plugin is ideal for:
– Membership sites
– Client portals
– Secure document sharing
– Restricted downloads
– Private resources for logged-in users
Key Features
Secure token-based file access (no public URLs)
Assign files to specific users
Allow access by user roles
Optional expiry date for each file
Logged-in user verification
Download activity logging (user, IP, date)
Dedicated Private Files custom post type
Media library integration for file selection
AJAX-powered user search (Select2)
Frontend shortcode to list accessible files
Works with any WordPress theme
No third-party dependency required
How It Works
Admin creates a Private File post
Uploads or selects a file from Media Library
Assigns allowed users and/or roles
(Optional) Sets an expiry date
Plugin generates a secure download token
Authorized users can download the file using the secure link
Shortcodes
List logged-in user’s available private files
[secure_files]
Displays only files the current user is allowed to access.
WordPress.org metadata
Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
access control
download manager
file manager
membership
security
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested with WP 7.1
Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity16 Sept 20261mo ago
“Tested up to” is directory metadata supplied by the plugin author. WP PlugIndex does not turn an older declaration into a claim that the plugin is incompatible.
Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex
Recent tracked changes
Version1.0.6→1.0.7
Tracking & source
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