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Simple File Vault

by imemine · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.1.0 Tested up to WP 7.0.4 PHP 7.4+

Simple File Vault has fewer than 10 active installs on WordPress.org and 137 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 17, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Simple File Vault at a glance

Active installs
fewer than 10
Total downloads
137
Downloads, last 30 days
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Simple File Vault well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 7.0.4, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Secure File Storage & Path Isolation: Safeguards files by placing them in isolated, non-browsable directories with robust RCE prevention, strict MIME-type…
  • Instant Live Previews & Media Streaming: Integrated lightbox allows users to open and preview PDFs, images, and audio/video files (MP4, MP3, WebM, etc.)…
  • Drag-and-Drop Upload Form: Clean, responsive frontend uploader that makes file submissions effortless for clients and staff alike
  • Modern CSS Grid & List Layouts: Ultra-fast, hardware-accelerated layouts to display uploaded files beautifully across mobile, tablet, and desktop screens
  • Automated Upload Notifications: Trigger instant email alerts to administrators and clients upon successful file submissions
  • Webhook Integrations: Seamlessly dispatch upload event payloads to Zapier, Make, Slack, or Microsoft Teams
  • Visual File Badges & Favorites: Clear status badges, file extension icons, and favorite indicators in file list views
  • Cross-Platform Path Normalization: Full compatibility across different hosting operating systems, preventing broken links and directory mapping errors
  • Frontend Shortcode: Easily embed file vaults and upload dropboxes anywhere using the [sfvlt_safe_file_vault] shortcode

Details

Isolate client upload paths, render beautiful files, and protect media from direct hotlinking with a fast, lightweight frontend file vault.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • client portal
  • directory list
  • file upload
  • file vault
  • secure file share

More from imemine

Version
1.1.0
Last updated
Aug 17, 2026
First published
Aug 10, 2026
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
7.0.4
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Simple File Vault FAQ

What does Simple File Vault do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Simple File Vault offers Secure File Storage & Path Isolation: Safeguards files by placing them in isolated, non-browsable directories with robust RCE prevention, strict MIME-type, Instant Live Previews & Media Streaming: Integrated lightbox allows users to open and preview PDFs, images, and audio/video files (MP4, MP3, WebM, etc.), Drag-and-Drop Upload Form: Clean, responsive frontend uploader that makes file submissions effortless for clients and staff alike, Modern CSS Grid & List Layouts: Ultra-fast, hardware-accelerated layouts to display uploaded files beautifully across mobile, tablet, and desktop screens and Automated Upload Notifications: Trigger instant email alerts to administrators and clients upon successful file submissions.

How many active installs does Simple File Vault have?

WordPress.org reports fewer than 10 active installs for Simple File Vault as of September 7, 2026.

Is Simple File Vault still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on August 17, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Is Simple File Vault free?

Simple File Vault is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.