Hotlink Protection vs Configurable Hotlink Protection (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Configurable Hotlink Protection
1(4)
30 active installs
Free
Updated 14 years ago
View Configurable Hotlink Protection Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Hotlink Protection has a higher user rating (1/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hotlink Protection has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while Configurable Hotlink Protection has 5.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hotlink Protection | Configurable Hotlink Protection | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 1/5 | 1/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 55K+ | ◄ | 5.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Age | 17 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.3.3 | 0.2 |
Rating
1/5Hotlink Protection
Configurable Hotlink Protection1/5
Total Reviews
5Hotlink Protection
◄Configurable Hotlink Protection4
Active Installs
300Hotlink Protection
◄Configurable Hotlink Protection30
Total Downloads
55K+Hotlink Protection
◄Configurable Hotlink Protection5.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AHotlink Protection
Configurable Hotlink ProtectionN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoHotlink Protection
◄Configurable Hotlink Protection14 years ago
First Released
2009Hotlink Protection
Configurable Hotlink Protection2011
Age
17 yearsHotlink Protection
Configurable Hotlink Protection15 years
WP Requires
4.0.0+Hotlink Protection
Configurable Hotlink Protection3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Hotlink Protection
Configurable Hotlink Protectionfalse+
Business Model
FreeHotlink Protection
Configurable Hotlink ProtectionFree
Latest Version
3.3.3Hotlink Protection
Configurable Hotlink Protection0.2
Rating Breakdown
Hotlink Protection
1/5(5 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%
Configurable Hotlink Protection
1/5(4 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hotlink Protection or Configurable Hotlink Protection more popular?
Hotlink Protection has 300 active installations while Configurable Hotlink Protection has 30. Hotlink Protection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hotlink Protection or Configurable Hotlink Protection?
Hotlink Protection has a 1/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Configurable Hotlink Protection has a 1/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Hotlink Protection and Configurable Hotlink Protection free?
Hotlink Protection is free and Configurable Hotlink Protection is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hotlink Protection or Configurable Hotlink Protection?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Hotlink Protection was last updated 7 years ago and Configurable Hotlink Protection was last updated 14 years ago.
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