Title: Free Version barely usable
Last modified: February 11, 2026

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# Free Version barely usable

 *  [xsonic](https://wordpress.org/support/users/xsonic/)
 * (@xsonic)
 * [4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/free-version-barely-usable/)
 * Almost every useful feature is locked away. Uninstalled immediately.

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 *  Plugin Support [Quinnie](https://wordpress.org/support/users/quinniewpfolio/)
 * (@quinniewpfolio)
 * [4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/free-version-barely-usable/#post-18817543)
 * Hi [@xsonic](https://wordpress.org/support/users/xsonic/),
 * Thank you very much for your feedback and for taking the time to try our plugin.
 * We understand your concern, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with
   us. The Prevent Direct Access Free version is designed to provide basic file 
   protection for simple use cases. Its main purpose is to allow only the author
   of an uploaded file or the administrator to access that file, and to help protect
   it from being accessed by unwanted users through direct links.
 * The free version also provides most of the core features, such as protected files
   and private links with expiry date and expiry time. However, it has some limitations
   compared with the PDA Gold version, which offers more advanced options and additional
   user roles such as logged-in users and custom role users.
 * We believe we mentioned it clearly in the plugin description. If any information
   caused confusion or misunderstanding, we are truly sorry about that. Please feel
   free to let us know, and our team will make adjustments if needed.
 * If you are willing to share your use case, we can help you to find the best solution
   for you at the best price. We have many customers who use our PDA Free version
   to meet their requirements.
 * We hope this explanation helps you understand the purpose of the free version.
   If you have any questions or would like help choosing the right plan for your
   needs, don’t hesitate to contact us anytime.
 * Thank you again for your feedback.
    -  This reply was modified 4 months ago by [Quinnie](https://wordpress.org/support/users/quinniewpfolio/).

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 * Last reply from: [Quinnie](https://wordpress.org/support/users/quinniewpfolio/)
 * Last activity: [4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/free-version-barely-usable/#post-18817543)