Title: SiteCare – File Permissions Manager Author: SiteCare Published: 15 juli 2026 Last modified: 11 september 2026 --- Plugins zoeken ![](https://ps.w.org/sitecare-file-permissions/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3615296) ![](https://ps.w.org/sitecare-file-permissions/assets/icon.svg?rev=3614024) # SiteCare – File Permissions Manager Door [SiteCare](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fstab/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/sitecare-file-permissions.2.3.13.zip) * [Details](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/#description) * [Beoordelingen](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/#reviews) * [Installatie](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/#installation) * [Ontwikkeling](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/#developers) [Ondersteuning](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sitecare-file-permissions/) ## Beschrijving 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. * **Instant diagnosis** – the screen opens with a clear “X items are writable by everyone” warning whenever risky permissions are found, so you know right away whether you have a problem. * Separate, recommended values for directories (755) and files (644). * **Beginner-friendly checkboxes** for owner / group / world (read, write, execute)– no need to understand octal numbers. The matching number is filled in for you and stays in sync. * **Plain-language explanation** of exactly what each setting means (“You: open& view & change. Everyone: open & view”), updated live as you change the boxes. * **Dangerous values are blocked** – world-writable permissions like 777 or 666, unreadable files (000) and non-traversable folders can never be applied, both in the browser and on the server, so you cannot lock yourself out or open your site up by mistake. * 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. * Ships fully translated into five world languages – German, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Russian – plus Czech. * 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. ## Schermafbeeldingen [⌊The main screen: instant risk diagnosis, beginner-friendly permission checkboxes and the live permission tree.⌉⌊The main screen: instant risk diagnosis, beginner- friendly permission checkboxes and the live permission tree.⌉[ The main screen: instant risk diagnosis, beginner-friendly permission checkboxes and the live permission tree. [⌊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. ## Installatie #### 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. If you are not comfortable with the numbers, just use the checkboxes – the plugin explains in plain language what each choice does and fills in the number for you. ### Can I set 777? Is it safe? No, and that is on purpose. World-writable permissions such as 777 or 666 let anyone on the server write to your files and are a common way sites get hacked – there is no legitimate reason to set them site-wide. The plugin blocks them (along with other unsafe values like 000 or non-traversable folders) both in the browser and on the server, so you cannot apply them even by accident. ### 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. ## Beoordelingen Er zijn geen beoordelingen voor deze plugin. ## Bijdragers & ontwikkelaars “SiteCare – File Permissions Manager” is open source software. De volgende personen hebben bijgedragen aan deze plugin. Bijdragers * [ SiteCare ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fstab/) “SiteCare – File Permissions Manager” is vertaald in 3 localen. Dank voor [de vertalers](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/contributors) voor hun bijdragen. [Vertaal “SiteCare – File Permissions Manager” in je eigen taal.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sitecare-file-permissions) ### Interesse in ontwikkeling? [Bekijk de code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sitecare-file-permissions/), haal de [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/sitecare-file-permissions/) op, of abonneer je op het [ontwikkellog](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/sitecare-file-permissions/) via [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/sitecare-file-permissions/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.3.13 * Corrected the “Tested up to” header to the major WordPress version for wp.org compliance. #### 2.3.12 * The permissions screen is now ad-free: notices and promos injected by other plugins no longer appear inside it. #### 2.3.11 * Czech translation is back on board alongside the five world languages. #### 2.3.10 * Unified translations across the SiteCare family: five world languages (German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian). * Refreshed screenshots. #### 2.3.9 * New scpc_risk_cache_ttl filter to tune how long the risk diagnosis is cached. * Shortened the directory description to fit WordPress.org limits. #### 2.3.8 * New: instant diagnosis – the screen now opens with a clear “X items are writable by everyone” warning when risky permissions exist on your site. * Dismissing the support box now sticks across browsers and devices (stored per user on the server). * Housekeeping: refreshed screenshots and link attribution. #### 2.3.7 * Preset chips (755, 644 …) now show a plain-language tooltip explaining what each value does. * More breathing room between the support box and the permissions section. #### 2.3.6 * Tidied up the permissions screen: each matrix is now a self-contained card with its own header, the value + presets sit on one row, and both columns line up cleanly. #### 2.3.5 * Balanced the two-column layout: the file tree now matches the height of the settings column, removing the empty space. #### 2.3.4 * Moved the support box directly under the intro notice; the info icon is now blue and better aligned. #### 2.3.3 * Footer links no longer underline on hover; tidied up the “safe defaults” notice. #### 2.3.2 * Unified the footer across the SiteCare plugin family; the SiteCare link now points to app.sitecare.cz. #### 2.3.1 * Added a subtle link to SiteCare for people who manage several sites and want them all handled from one dashboard. #### 2.3.0 * New: **beginner-friendly checkbox editor** for owner / group / world (read / write / execute). No octal knowledge needed – the number is filled in and kept in sync automatically. * New: **live plain-language explanation** of what each permission choice actually means, so you always know what you are about to apply. * New: **safety guardrails**. Dangerous values (world-writable like 777/666, unreadable 000, non-traversable folders, setuid/setgid) are now hard-blocked in the browser and re-checked on the server – they can never be applied. * Improved: clearer, decluttered interface with contextual “i” info tooltips, a primary “Apply safe permissions” action and a cleaner responsive layout. * Changed: removed the one-click Undo. With dangerous values now impossible to apply and permissions safely re-runnable, it was no longer needed. #### 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 * Versie **2.3.13** * Laatst geüpdatet **1 maand geleden** * Actieve installaties **10+** * WordPress versie ** 6.1 of nieuwer ** * Getest t/m **7.1.3** * PHP versie ** 7.4 of nieuwer ** * Talen * [Czech](https://cs.wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/), [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/), [Russian](https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/) en [Spanish (Spain)](https://es.wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/). * [Vertaal in je eigen taal](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sitecare-file-permissions) * Tags * [chmod](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/chmod/)[file permissions](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/file-permissions/) [htaccess](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/htaccess/)[permissions](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/permissions/) [security](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/) * [Geavanceerde weergave](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/advanced/) ## Waarderingen Er zijn nog geen beoordelingen ingediend. 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