Security
Free Directory Listing Checker
Use our free directory listing checker to test whether your server lists the files inside folders. Enter any web address below and get your result in seconds, with plain-English fixes.
Free. You see the verdict at once; add your name and email to read the full result. We only read what is public on the page.
What this directory listing checker checks
Requests common folders such as /images/, /uploads/ and /backup/ and checks whether the server shows a file listing.
The directory listing checker requests common folders such as /images/, /uploads/ and /wp-content/uploads/ and looks for an automatically generated Index of listing that exposes file names.
Why use a directory listing checker
When directory listing is on, anyone can browse your folders and may find files you never meant to share, such as backups and exports.
Owners of WordPress and custom sites on Apache or Nginx. Use the directory listing checker after changing hosts.
How to use the directory listing checker
- Paste the full address of the page you want to test into the box at the top of this page. Use the exact page you care about, such as your home page or a service page, because each page can give a different directory listing checker result.
- Press the button and wait a few seconds. The tool fetches the page the way a visitor and a search engine would, then runs its checks. Nothing is installed, and you only need to enter your name and email to read the full result.
- Read the verdict and the plain-English notes, make the changes listed under the fixes, then run the test again to confirm the problem is gone. Keep a note of the date and the result so you can show progress.
How to read your directory listing checker results
- Pass means no listing was found.
- Fail means a folder lists its files to anyone.
How to fix problems the directory listing checker finds
- Apache: add Options -Indexes to .htaccess.
- nginx: make sure autoindex is off.
- Move sensitive files out of the web root.
Common mistakes
- Leaving backups or exports in a public folder.
- Relying on obscurity rather than server settings.
- Forgetting upload folders.
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Directory listing checker for Cayman Islands websites
Exposed folders can reveal client documents or booking exports, which can trigger duties under the Cayman Islands Data Protection Act. Turn off listings and re-run the directory listing checker.
Ranking in the Cayman Islands is a local contest: Google treats a .ky domain as aimed at the territory, and it rewards pages that name the places people search for, such as George Town, Grand Cayman, West Bay and Seven Mile Beach. After you act on your directory listing checker result, work through our SEO guides for Cayman businesses, read how the WebGuru features fit together, or see the pricing for the full report.
Cayman Islands local SEO checklist
- Name the place in your headings and first paragraph: George Town, Grand Cayman, West Bay, Cayman Brac or Little Cayman, whichever you serve.
- Keep your business name, address and phone number identical on your website, Google Business Profile, Facebook page and local directories.
- Use a .ky domain where you can. Google treats country-code domains as a signal that your audience is in that country.
- Add a Google Business Profile, ask happy customers for reviews and answer every review.
- Write for local questions, such as hurricane preparation, work permits or ferry times, in the words your customers would use.
Further reading
Frequently asked questions
Why is directory listing dangerous?
It exposes filenames that attackers use to find backups, configuration files and private documents.
Is an empty index file enough?
It hides the listing, but turning the feature off at server level is safer.
How do I turn directory listing off?
On Apache add Options -Indexes. On Nginx set autoindex off.
Is it a ranking issue?
No. It is a security and privacy issue.
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