Title: SiteCare – File Permissions Manager Author: SiteCare Published: July 15, 2026 Last modified: July 15, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/sitecare-file-permissions/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3609086) ![](https://ps.w.org/sitecare-file-permissions/assets/icon.svg?rev=3609086) # SiteCare – File Permissions Manager By [SiteCare](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fstab/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/sitecare-file-permissions.2.2.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sitecare-file-permissions/) ## Description File and directory permissions are one of the easiest things to get wrong on a WordPress site — and one of the most consequential. Set them too loose and you hand attackers an easy way in; set them too tight and updates, uploads, and plugins quietly stop working. The correct values are well known (755 for folders, 644 for files, locked- down config files), but applying them the usual way means FTP or SSH access, recursive` chmod` commands, and a real risk of breaking your site with a single typo. SiteCare File Permissions Manager removes all of that. From one screen under **Tools Permissions**, it recursively applies the safe, recommended permissions across your entire WordPress install — no FTP, no shell, no command line. The recommended values are pre-filled, so for most people it really is a single button. **Features** * One-click recursive chmod for the whole WordPress site. * Separate, recommended values for directories (755) and files (644). * Advanced overrides for sensitive files (.htaccess, wp-config.php, .user.ini, php.ini) with three modes: recommended read-only (444), the same value as your files, or a custom value per file. * Live, expandable file tree that shows the current permission of every file and folder, with colour hints for safe vs. risky values. * Real progress bar with batched processing, so it works on large sites without hitting PHP timeouts. * Fully translation-ready and shipped with translations for major languages. * No external scripts, fonts or trackers are loaded. A rule for a sensitive file (for example php.ini) is only applied when that file actually exists on the server. Missing files are simply skipped. ## Screenshots [⌊The two-column interface: settings and advanced per-file overrides on the left, live permission tree on the right.⌉⌊The two-column interface: settings and advanced per-file overrides on the left, live permission tree on the right.⌉[ The two-column interface: settings and advanced per-file overrides on the left, live permission tree on the right. [⌊Advanced options for sensitive files with recommended, global or custom modes.⌉⌊ Advanced options for sensitive files with recommended, global or custom modes.⌉[ Advanced options for sensitive files with recommended, global or custom modes. ## Installation #### From your WordPress dashboard (recommended) 1. Go to **Plugins Add New** and search for “SiteCare File Permissions Manager”. 2. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. #### Manual upload 1. Download the plugin .zip file. 2. Go to **Plugins Add New Upload Plugin** and choose the .zip. 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. #### Getting started Go to **Tools Permissions** and click **Start changing permissions**. The recommended, safe values are already filled in, so you can review the live file tree and apply them in one click. ## FAQ ### What permissions should I use? The defaults are the widely recommended values: 755 for folders and 644 for files, and read-only 444 for sensitive configuration files. Only change them if you know what you are doing. ### What if php.ini or .user.ini do not exist on my server? Nothing happens for them. The plugin only changes files that actually exist, and missing files are skipped safely. ### Is it safe to run on a large site? Yes. Processing is done in small batches with a live progress bar, so it does not hit PHP execution time limits. ### Who can use it? Only administrators (users with the manage_options capability) can open the screen or run any action. ### Does it load anything from third-party servers? No. All styles and scripts are bundled with the plugin. Nothing is loaded from external servers. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “SiteCare – File Permissions Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ SiteCare ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fstab/) “SiteCare – File Permissions Manager” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “SiteCare – File Permissions Manager” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sitecare-file-permissions) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sitecare-file-permissions/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/sitecare-file-permissions/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/sitecare-file-permissions/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/sitecare-file-permissions/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.2.0 * Renamed to SiteCare – File Permissions Manager, part of the SiteCare plugin family #### 2.1.0 * New: confirmation step before changing permissions, showing exactly how many files and folders will be affected. * New: interface now follows your chosen WordPress admin colour scheme. * New: file tree is fully keyboard accessible. * Improved: errors are shown inline instead of browser pop-ups. * Improved: refreshed icons and a friendly way to support the plugin (review, translate, donate). #### 2.0.0 * New two-column interface with a live file tree and real progress bar. * Advanced overrides for .htaccess, wp-config.php, .user.ini and php.ini (recommended/ global / custom). * Batched, timeout-safe processing. * Full internationalization with translations for major languages; no external resources loaded. * Security hardening: nonces, capability checks, path-traversal protection, symlink skipping. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **2.2.0** * Last updated **7 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.1 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.1** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/) and [Russian](https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sitecare-file-permissions) * Tags * [chmod](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/chmod/)[file permissions](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/file-permissions/) [htaccess](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/htaccess/)[permissions](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/permissions/) [security](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sitecare-file-permissions/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sitecare-file-permissions/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ SiteCare ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fstab/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sitecare-file-permissions/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://buymeacoffee.com/mchncd)