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Hotlink File Prevention

Simple hotlink protection for individual files in the media library.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.5
Current version2.0.0
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.5
Minimum stackWP 4.6 · PHP 5.6
Directory statusactive
Last directory update15 Apr 20242y ago
Active installations600Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.9 / 5 from 7 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Hotlink File Prevention version 2.0.0 as active, updated 2y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.5.

Overview

About this plugin

Hotlink File Prevention (HFP) offers simple hotlink protection that can be turned on/off for individual files in the WordPress media library.

“Hotlinking” is when a file, such as an image or PDF, is linked to from another website or entered manually in a web browser’s location bar. HFP only allows your file to be viewed on your website.

htaccess rules in the wp-content/uploads directory.

Basic Usage

Once the HFP plugin is activated, you will have two new features in the media library:

  • Within the Screen Options tab (list view only), check box for the “Hotlink Prevention” column.
  • To protect a file, edit the file and scroll down to the checkbox labelled “Hotlink Protection”.

Any asset that is checked will have “Yes” displayed in the “Hotlink Prevention” column; otherwise, this column will be blank.

Note about “Open in new tab” option

When you use the “Open in new tab” option for links, WordPress adds rel="noreferrer", which effectively makes the link act like direct access, and the link will be blocked for files protected using HFP.

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • admin
  • attachments
  • files
  • hotlink
  • images
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.5

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.5.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.5
Minimum requirementsWordPress 4.6 · PHP 5.6
Update activity15 Apr 20242y ago

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