Enterprise-Grade WordPress Media SecurityWithout the Enterprise Price
Transform your WordPress media library into a fortress. Advanced protection, comprehensive analytics, and professional-grade security features that scale with your business.
Stop image theft, hotlinking and unauthorized downloads — and see exactly who is accessing your files, with analytics built in. Every plan includes updates and support.
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View Free Plugin (30,000+ Active Installs)Multiple Layers of Protection That Actually Work
Stop casual copying before it starts. Our multi-layered approach creates real barriers that actually deter theft.
Right-Click Prevention
Completely disables context menus on protected images
Drag & Drop Blocking
Prevents desktop image extraction through drag and drop
Copy Protection
Blocks Ctrl+C, Ctrl+S keyboard shortcuts
Print Blocking
Disables page printing for protected content
Hotlink Protection
Prevent unauthorized sites from embedding your images
Secure Downloads
Token-based expiring links for controlled file access
Advanced Password Protection
4 Password Types Available:
- Standard passwords for general protection
- Single-use passwords for maximum security
- Limited-use passwords with custom quotas
- Time-expiring passwords for temporary access
Advanced Security Features:
- Brute force protection with automatic lockouts
- Secure token system with cryptographic signing
- Password analytics and breach tracking
- Mobile-optimized responsive forms
"Not just passwords - a complete access control system that adapts to your security needs."
Turn Security Data Into Business Insights
Don't just protect - understand. Make data-driven decisions about your media security strategy.
Download Success/Failure Rates
Track completion rates and identify bottlenecks
Geographic Access Patterns
See where your content is being accessed globally
Most Targeted Files
Identify your most valuable and vulnerable assets
Peak Access Times
Understand usage patterns and optimize accordingly
Security Incident Trends
Monitor and analyze security breach attempts
Performance Metrics
Measure protection effectiveness across all features
Advanced Analytics Suite
Access Tracking
- Track file downloads and access attempts
- Identify suspicious patterns and potential breaches
- Track protection effectiveness across all features
Reporting & Export
- CSV exports for compliance and analysis
- Detailed statistics and access logs
- Filter and search through historical data
Protect Thousands of Files in Minutes, Not Hours
Scale your security without scaling your workload. Enterprise automation for any sized business.
Bulk Operations Engine
Template System
Save and reuse protection configurations
Smart Filtering
Target files by type, date, size, or folder
Progress Tracking
Monitor large operations with visual progress bars
Mass Updates
Change settings across thousands of files instantly
Enterprise Features
Bulk Watermarking
Apply watermarks to entire libraries at once
Default Settings
Configure protection defaults for new uploads
Detailed Logs
Track all bulk operations with full audit trails
"Scale your security without scaling your workload. Enterprise automation for any sized business."
Granular Permissions That Actually Make Sense
Stop guessing who should see what. Precise control means confident sharing.
Role-Based Security
WordPress Integration
Works seamlessly with existing user roles
Custom Capabilities
Create specific permissions for media access
Role Hierarchy
Users get appropriate access based on their role level
Password Expiration
Set time-limited passwords for temporary access
Advanced Access Rules
Role-Based Access
Control access based on WordPress user roles
File-Specific Overrides
Different rules for different files
Redirect Management
Send unauthorized users where you want them
Custom Messaging
Branded error messages for professional appearance
Smart Permission Examples
Role-Based Access
Editors and Administrators → full access to uploads
Password Protection
Single-use, limited-use, or time-expiring passwords
File-Specific Control
/confidential/* = require_password AND log_access
Redirect Rules
unauthorized_user → redirect_to("/login?reason=access_denied")
Stop Hotlinking Thieves Before They Cost You Money
Every hotlink attempt blocked is money saved. Professional protection that pays for itself.
Smart Hotlink Detection
Referrer Analysis
Knows the difference between legitimate and theft
Whitelist/Blacklist
Precise control over allowed domains
Search Engine Friendly
Maintains SEO while blocking thieves
Custom Responses
Show placeholder images or redirect attempts
Cost Savings Features
Token-Protected URLs
Media URLs use rotating time-limited tokens that expire automatically
Access Logging
Every file access attempt is logged with referrer details
Wildcard Domain Rules
Block or allow entire domain patterns with wildcard support
How It Saves You Money
"Stop paying for bandwidth other sites use."
Brand Every Image Without Slowing Down Your Workflow
Professional branding that protects while it promotes. Make every image work for your business.
Dynamic Watermark Engine
Text & Logo Support
Use your brand, your way
Smart Positioning
9 position options plus custom coordinates
Opacity Control
Subtle branding or bold protection
Conditional Application
Different watermarks for different contexts
Batch Processing
Watermark entire libraries instantly
Advanced Features
Text & Image Watermarks
Use custom text or upload your logo
Adjustable Visibility
Control opacity from subtle to bold
Quality Preservation
Professional results without quality loss
Format Support
Works with JPG, PNG, WebP, and more
Watermark Positioning Options
Plus custom X,Y coordinates for pixel-perfect positioning
Multisite Ready for Growing Businesses
From single site to enterprise network - protection that grows with your business.
Network Management
Centralized Control
Manage protection across all network sites
Site-Specific Overrides
Flexibility where you need it
Unified Analytics
Network-wide security insights
Inheritance Rules
New sites get protection automatically
Performance at Scale
Efficient Storage
Lightweight database footprint for any site size
Caching Integration
Works with all major caching plugins
CDN Compatibility
Maintain protection even with external delivery
Background Processing
Bulk operations run without blocking your workflow
Scale Without Limits
"From single site to enterprise network - protection that grows with your business."
Simple, Transparent Pricing
All plans include every security feature. Choose based on how many sites you need to protect.
Every Plan Includes:
Professional
Perfect for small businesses
- All security features included
- Advanced image protection
- Advanced password protection
- Smart expiring links
- Analytics dashboard
- Bulk operations & automation
- Role-based access control
- Bandwidth protection
- Professional watermarking
- Analytics & insights
- Priority email support
- Updates while subscribed
Agency
Best for agencies & developers
- All security features included
- Advanced image protection
- Advanced password protection
- Smart expiring links
- Analytics dashboard
- Bulk operations & automation
- Role-based access control
- Bandwidth protection
- Professional watermarking
- Analytics & insights
- Multisite management
- Priority email support
- Updates while subscribed
Lifetime
One payment, forever
- All security features included
- Advanced image protection
- Advanced password protection
- Smart expiring links
- Analytics dashboard
- Bulk operations & automation
- Role-based access control
- Bandwidth protection
- Professional watermarking
- Analytics & insights
- Multisite management
- Priority email support
- Lifetime updates
- Future feature additions
Why Choose Site-Based Licensing?
Simple & Fair
- Pay only for the sites you need
- All features included in every plan
- No artificial limitations
Enterprise-Grade
- Strong security for all
- Advanced analytics included
- Priority email support
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Trusted by WordPress Professionals
Real results from site owners and agencies protecting their media with Protect Uploads
"Finally, a WordPress security plugin that actually works! Our client images are now completely protected, and the analytics help us track usage patterns. The ROI was immediate."
"I've tried every media protection plugin out there. Nothing comes close to Protect Uploads Pro. The multisite management alone saved us hundreds of hours."
"Our product images were being hotlinked constantly. This plugin stopped that immediately and our bandwidth costs dropped by 60%. Worth every penny."
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Get Started TodayBuilt for Professional Environments
Enterprise-grade reliability with broad compatibility across hosting environments.
System Requirements
Browser Support
Integration Compatible
Performance & Reliability
Server-Side Processing
All protection processing happens server-side with minimal performance impact on your website.
Optimized Code
Clean, efficient code that follows WordPress best practices and coding standards.
Seamless Integration
Works harmoniously with your existing plugins without conflicts or compatibility issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Protect Uploads Pro
Our free plugin on WordPress.org provides basic directory protection by hiding your uploads folder contents. Protect Uploads Pro adds advanced features including advanced image protection, password protection, smart expiring links, business analytics, bulk operations, role-based access control, professional watermarking, and priority support.
Yes, Protect Uploads Pro extends the free version with premium features. The free plugin provides the foundation, while Pro adds advanced security, analytics, and automation features. Both work together seamlessly.
While the free version offers basic protection, Pro provides comprehensive security with features like advanced image protection, detailed analytics to see who's accessing your files, bulk operations to protect thousands of files at once, and priority support when you need help.
No, Protect Uploads Pro is optimized for performance. The plugin uses efficient caching and lightweight code that won't impact your site speed. Many users actually see improved performance due to reduced bandwidth theft.
Yes! The Professional plan covers 1 site, the Agency plan covers unlimited sites, and the Lifetime license includes unlimited sites forever. Every plan includes the same protection features.
We accept all major credit cards through our secure Stripe checkout. All transactions are encrypted and PCI-compliant for your security.
Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on every plan. If you're not satisfied with Protect Uploads Pro, contact us within 30 days of your purchase for a full refund.
Updates are automatic and seamless. As long as your license is active, you'll receive all feature updates and security patches directly through your WordPress dashboard.
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. When upgrading, you'll only pay the prorated difference. Downgrades take effect at your next billing cycle.
All plans include priority email support, usually answered within 24–48 hours. For quick answers any time, use the help assistant in the bottom corner of this page.
Want to try our free version first? Check out our basic protection plugin on WordPress.org
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Protect Uploads Pro is developed by the Protect Uploads team, building on our popular free plugin with advanced features. With over 10 years of experience and 30,000+ active installs, we understand what works in the real world.
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Legal & Compliance
Enterprise-Grade Security Meets Legal Compliance
Privacy-Friendly
You control what is collected and where it is stored
Privacy Focused
No data sharing with third parties
Audit Trail
Complete logging for compliance requirements
Data Portability
Export all your data anytime
Protect Uploads
WordPress Security Specialists
"Our mission is simple: provide WordPress users with professional-grade security tools that are both powerful and easy to use. We started with a free plugin to help the community, and Pro takes that protection to the enterprise level."