Filr – Secure document library
by WP Chill · Uncategorized
Also makes 28 other plugins · 383.6K+ installs across the portfolio →
Easily Create a Secure Document Library with Filr
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
700+
≈790 estimated
Momentum
+12%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “digital downloads”, “file manager” and “document management” for “documents”, “encrypt” and “expiration date”. “digital downloads” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “documents” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “file manager” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “encrypt” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “document management” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “expiration date” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 58 average across 25,739 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.9%
of downloads still active
At least 700 of 36.4K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,772 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 9 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 30 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 18 reviews, smoothed to 4.23★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
2 of 2 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
33
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
8%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.5
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| secure file sharing your tag | #3 | #6 | 0 |
| document library your tag | #6 | #11 | 0 |
| document sharing | #5 | #10 | down 1 |
| secure | #11 | #17 | up 4 |
| secure sharing | #4 | #11 | 0 |
| document | #11 | #15 | up 2 |
| document management your tag | #12 | #12 | 0 |
| encrypt | #12 | #17 | 0 |
| documents | #12 | #19 | up 3 |
| secure downloads | #14 | #18 | 0 |
| expiration date | #17 | #12 | down 3 |
| secure download | #18 | #20 | 0 |
| secure file share | #11 | #18 | down 2 |
| secure file | #12 | #20 | 0 |
| file sharing | #20 | #19 | down 1 |
| document management plugin | #12 | #13 | 0 |
| copy protection | #24 | #19 | 0 |
| libraries | #24 | #20 | 0 |
| auto expire | #24 | #17 | down 3 |
| document manager | #15 | #20 | down 1 |
| digital downloads your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| file manager your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
59 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 38 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “digital downloads”, “file manager” and “document management” for “documents”, “encrypt” and “expiration date”. “digital downloads” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “documents” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “file manager” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “encrypt” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “document management” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “expiration date” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “document management”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 2.4K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
9
releases in the last 12 months
1mo ago
latest release · v1.2.19 · 2 Oct 2026
19
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 98% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “700+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 52 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 800.
Install history since 29 Dec 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ engeniusweb7mo ago
I have the paid version of this plugin and although it did everything they said it would, I needed a couple of extra things related to user capabilities. I contacted support and they were so helpful and now the plugin does everything I need it to do for my client!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ wpetouristik1.4y ago
I bought the lifetime version. The price/performance ratio is really excellent. Easy to use, but offers a lot of features. If you know what you’re doing, you’ll have a powerful tool for managing your files. The free version is sufficient for simple, unprotected file downloads. If you want to restrict access (including search engines) to your users, you’ll need the full version. It might be quite complicated for inexperienced users. A step-by-step setup would certainly be helpful here. …and yes: Reading the manual has helped many times.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bbajohr1.4y ago
Preview is just a download and all front-end uploads are converted to ZIP files.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ blubonfire4.2y ago
Without the paid upgrade this plugin unfortunately doesn’t seem to do anything useful.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sebaxxter4.9y ago
This plugin does what it was made for in a very simple, intuitive and resource-saving way. Although the support from the author is worth mentioning, because he answered very quickly (less than 24 hours). Thanks for this plugin!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ charles70255.2y ago
Very useful plugin, fantastic support from developer. Will definitely recommend.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ stubbi955.5y ago
If you need an upload-protection use Filr! It is a simple plugin but fits all needs of file-/directory-protection. The free version is quite powerful, pro version has a solution for all cases of protection. Thanks for creating this!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cengstar5.6y ago
Filr is a simple, intuitive and powerful file viewer plugin. After using it with more than 10 libraries including 500+ files it is working without any problem. Adding, protecting and sharing of files/documents was never easier for me. The support is also very fast and polite … thank you for this plugin!
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 8 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.2.19). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched High · 8.8 Filr – Secure document library <= 1.2.13 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Uploads ↗2026-02-26 CVE-2026-28133 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 1.2.13 Patched in 1.2.14
- Patched Medium · 4.4 Filr – Secure document library <= 1.2.11 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via HTML Upload ↗2026-01-16 CVE-2025-14632 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 1.2.11 Patched in 1.2.12
- 2025-08-17 CVE-2025-64230 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 1.2.10 Patched in 1.2.11
- Patched Medium · 4.4 Filr – Secure document library <= 1.2.4 - Authenticated (Editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-08-09 CVE-2024-43216 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.2.4 Patched in 1.2.5
- Patched High · 8.8 Filr – Secure document library <= 1.2.3.5 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗2023-11-13 CVE-2023-5762 Improper Control of Generation of Code Affects < 1.2.3.6 Patched in 1.2.3.6
- 2023-07-18 CVE-2023-33999 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.2.2.9 Patched in 1.2.3
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 1 language, 1 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Easily Create a Secure Document Library with Filr"
- ✓ Has a FAQ 3 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 3 of 3 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ✓ Headings and lists 4 headings and 1 list.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,190 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 1 of 5 tags appear in the text ("digital downloads", "document management", "file manager", "secure file sharing" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-09-10 800+ → 700+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-09-09 700+ → 800+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2026-09-07 800+ → 700+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2026-09-05 700+ → 800+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-09-04 800+ → 700+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2026-09-01 700+ → 800+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2026-08-28 800+ → 700+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-08-27 700+ → 800+ up after 3 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Download Manager 100K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B -
Download Manager Addons for Elementor 6K+ installs · 3.4★ · 2 shared tags B -
CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library 3K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
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