Prevent public access to WordPress files and folders. Protect downloads from public access. Role and user based folder access in premium plans only.
Alternatives to MediaKnight
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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PTP Private Mediav1.1.0
Protect WordPress media files with token-based secure delivery, fine-grained access control, and SEO indexing protection.
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
TSO Image Masterv2.1.0
Auto-converts images to WebP, AVIF, JPG or PNG, compresses PDFs, and repairs your media library: broken links, orphans, unused sizes, alt, SEO.
Sherpa Managed Documentsv1.5.6
Replace WordPress documents while keeping their existing public URLs, attachment IDs and version history.
Filevuev2.14.2
A secure, private WordPress client portal that installs automatically with zero technical setup. Organized folders, client logins, staff access, docum …
Verify which posts/pages reference a media-library PDF, check size/mtime/hash, optionally fetch the same-site URL, and export a delivery snapshot.
RB Cloak Media Filesv1.0.8
Replace media filenames with cryptographically secure random cloaks so files cannot be found by URL guessing or enumeration.
Add-on to the free Advanced Access Manager plugin that protects media files from direct access for visitors, roles or users
PlugUpp Dynamic Attachments for Gravity Forms: Notification Attachments, PDFs and Private Filesv1.1.4
Notification attachments for Gravity Forms: a PDF, a brochure or the page's own files on any notification, or a private file never shown by address.