Media Sync vs Prevent Direct Access – Protect… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Prevent Direct Access – Protect…
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Media Sync has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 82 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Media Sync has accumulated 532K+ total downloads while Prevent Direct Access – Protect… has 264K+. Media Sync has a higher support resolution rate (50% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Media Sync | Prevent Direct Access – Protect… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 82 | ► | 292 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 532K+ | ◄ | 264K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2015 | |
| Age | 8 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.1+ | 5.6.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.9 | 2.8.8.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Media Sync
Prevent Direct Access – Protect…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Media Sync averaged approximately 240 daily downloads while Prevent Direct Access – Protect… averaged 453.
Recent Reviews
Media Sync Reviews
Great Timesaver!
I backed up a site then brought the staging site live, only to find out they’d ‘forgotten’ several important documents that had been on the old site but not the new one. I was able to restore the file
So useful!
The ideal tool for adding media files via FTP to the media library.Thanks a lot to the developer!
Completly hang the admin
The page simply hangs the server, Javascript crash, when it finally works counts are completly off. I’m not trusting this quality of code with my database.
Prevent Direct Access – Protect… Reviews
Great protection
The pro plugin delivers, providing protection and security to files which contain commercial, sensitive or personal information. I have had a pro license for some time and even though the license h
Free Version barely usable
Almost every useful feature is locked away. Uninstalled immediately.
I’m completely impressed…
I’m not one to write reviews, but the WP Folio Team definitely deserves one. I’m completely impressed with their support. They are unparalleled! Whatever you need, you can be sure they will do everyth
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