s2member Secure File Browser

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1. ★★★★★ contentologue

   6.4y ago

   I wasn’t having any hope after 4 years without any release, but I gave it a chance, and miracle : it’s still working perfectly !

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2. ★★★★★ Randy King

   9.8y ago

   This is a great plugin, picking up where s2Member leaves off in file management. It doesn’t seem to be perfectly current and I hope that the author continues to support it!

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3. ★★★★★ kelly541

   11.5y ago

   I have been watching the DL reports each morning and have noticed that this plug in has been reporting huge numbers for only 1 download. I got concerned one day because it showed 65 DLs for the same file for 1 user. I emailed that user and asked what the problem was and they replied none… they only downloaded it once. I kinda hate the fact that it doesn’t record an actual completed download but it only counts when the Downloader clicks “ok to DL”. It doesn’t report successful (only) downloads. But I can live with that. When I test it, it works completely fine for me, with other users its about half and half in regards to accuracy. Can someone point me in the right direction to fix this problem? What to check, ect… I like the plug in a lot thus far but if its not accurate then its not very useful and I’ll need to deactivate and delete it.

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4. ★★★★★ Timberyom

   12.1y ago

   This is one of the most useful plugins I’ve ever downloaded. Through it I now have an advanced search feature on my site which indexes all s2member files… brilliant. Well done.

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5. ★★★★★ Lifeischoice

   12.3y ago

   Works very well…hope development continues!

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6. ★★★★★ putnut00

   12.7y ago

   Had a small issue with the plugin not loading properly- asked the developer and he fixed it within a day!

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7. ★★★★★ nayemkabir

   12.9y ago

   After spending days trying to search for the right solution, this plugin is the best out there. It effectively acts as a sharepoint allowing you to enable users to view & download files – directories can be restricted to different user positions. The support is the best I have ever received for a plugin too. Raphael got back to me within one day with steps to help me configure the plugin to my needs. 5 stars. Worth a donation too.

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8. ★★★★★ businesscoach

   13.3y ago

   Well done!

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1 disclosed vulnerability on record for this plugin, fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 6.1 PrettyPhoto Library (Multiple Plugins and Themes) <= 3.1.4 - DOM Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2014-08-01 CVE-2013-6837 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects < 0.4.17 Patched in 0.4.17

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 7.2.16 · WP 5.3

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-05-09 80+ → 70+ down after 1 days in tier
2. 2026-05-08 70+ → 80+ up after 87 days in tier
3. 2026-02-10 80+ → 70+ down after 8 days in tier
4. 2026-02-02 70+ → 80+ up after 3 days in tier
5. 2026-01-30 80+ → 70+ down after 42 days in tier
6. 2025-12-19 90+ → 80+ down after 4 days in tier
7. 2025-12-15 80+ → 90+ up after 9 days in tier
8. 2025-12-06 90+ → 80+ down after 1 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).

• Iptanus File Upload 10K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A
• Store file uploads for Contact Form 7 1K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
• Custom Post Type Attachment 700+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags C
• Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements 400K+ installs · 4.9★ · 1 shared tag B
• M MW WP Form 200K+ installs · 4.1★ · 1 shared tag A
• Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A

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s2member Secure File Browser: 70+ active installs, 4.7★ (15 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/s2member-secure-file-browser