Title: Block Directory browsing
Last modified: March 15, 2026

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# Block Directory browsing

 *  Resolved [Earl_D](https://wordpress.org/support/users/earl_d/)
 * (@earl_d)
 * [1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-directory-browsing-2/)
 * Is there a setting to block directory browsing.

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 *  Plugin Support [katereji](https://wordpress.org/support/users/katereji/)
 * (@katereji)
 * [1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-directory-browsing-2/#post-18852287)
 * Hello [@earl_d](https://wordpress.org/support/users/earl_d/)
 * If you are referring to Directory Browsing as a security vulnerability (where
   anyone can view the list of files in your folders), you are correct that this
   is a risk. While the Security by CleanTalk plugin doesn’t have a button specifically
   named “Block Directory Browsing,” we provide this protection through our Security
   Scanner and Upload Checker modules:
    1. “Warn me if important files are publicly available” option: the scanner automatically
       checks if critical directories (like “ROOT/.svn”, “ROOT/.git”) or logs (like
       debug.log) are accessible to the public. If it finds that your directory structure
       is exposed, it will alert you immediately so you can secure it.
    2. “Run the Upload Checker module” option: This module monitors the /uploads/ directory,
       which is the most common target for directory browsing exploits. It scans every
       uploaded file for malicious code using heuristic and signature analysis to prevent
       hackers from executing scripts even if they find a way to access the folder.
 * In short, while we don’t use the exact phrase “Block Directory Browsing” in the
   settings, our plugin actively monitors your directories to ensure no sensitive
   files are exposed and no malicious files are uploaded.
 * Let me know if you have any other questions.
 *  Plugin Support [dimitrycleantalk](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dimitrycleantalk/)
 * (@dimitrycleantalk)
 * [3 weeks, 3 days ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-directory-browsing-2/#post-18860699)
 * Hello.
   We haven’t heard back from you in a few days, so I’m going to mark this
   thread as “resolved”.If you have any further questions, you can start a new thread
   or contact us via our private Ticket System: [https://cleantalk.org/my/support/open](https://cleantalk.org/my/support/open).
 *  Thread Starter [Earl_D](https://wordpress.org/support/users/earl_d/)
 * (@earl_d)
 * [3 weeks, 2 days ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-directory-browsing-2/#post-18861719)
 * Thanks for the reply
 *  Plugin Support [eugenecleantalk](https://wordpress.org/support/users/eugenecleantalk/)
 * (@eugenecleantalk)
 * [3 weeks, 2 days ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-directory-browsing-2/#post-18861816)
 * You’re welcome.
 * Thank you for choosing CleanTalk. We will be pleased if you share your opinion
   about our service on the WordPress forum: [https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/security-malware-firewall/reviews/](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/security-malware-firewall/reviews/)

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 * Last reply from: [eugenecleantalk](https://wordpress.org/support/users/eugenecleantalk/)
 * Last activity: [3 weeks, 2 days ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-directory-browsing-2/#post-18861816)
 * Status: resolved