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Effective Image Hotlink Protection for WordPress

Hotlink Protection is a WordPress plugin designed to prevent unauthorized image use by stopping external websites from linking directly to your images. It operates by adding a specific .htaccess file to your root folder, which blocks these hotlinks effectively. The plugin is user-friendly, requiring only a single step to initiate protection, making it accessible for users of all skill levels. Additionally, the plugin includes an automatic compatibility test to ensure it works with your web server before implementation.

This plugin is currently maintained and has been updated to enhance its compatibility with various setups. It is important to note that it functions exclusively with the primary domain and does not support subdomains. If the plugin is deactivated, it will automatically remove the code from your .htaccess file, ensuring that your site remains unaffected.

App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    3.3.3

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    WordPress

  • OS

    5.8 or higher

  • Size

    2.83 KB

  • Developer

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In Softonic we scan all the files hosted on our platform to assess and avoid any potential harm for your device. Our team performs checks each time a new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This comprehensive process allows us to set a status for any downloadable file as follows:

Clean

It’s extremely likely that this software program is clean.

What does this mean?

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this software program in more than 50 of the world's leading antivirus services; no possible threat has been detected.

Warning

This software program is potentially malicious or may contain unwanted bundled software.

Why is the software program still available?

Based on our scan system, we have determined that these flags are possibly false positives.

What is a false positive?

It means a benign program is wrongfully flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus program.

We’d like to highlight that from time to time, we may miss a potentially malicious software program. To continue promising you a malware-free catalog of programs and apps, our team has integrated a Report Software feature in every catalog page that loops your feedback back to us.

Flag any particular issues you may encounter and Softonic will address those concerns as soon as possible.