File Manager vs WP File Manager
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
WP File Manager leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #42, ahead of File Manager at #1,490. Over the last 7 days WP File Manager held its place and File Manager climbed 10 places. WP File Manager has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 1M+ active installs against 10K+ for File Manager. Ratings: File Manager 4.3★ from 202 and WP File Manager 4.6★ from 1,488 reviews.
| Metric | File Manager | WP File Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,490 ▲ 10 | #42 ▬ |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | — | 79,943 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (202) | 4.6★ (1,488) |
| Last updated | Sep 2, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.9.2 | 8.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,490 | #42 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 50 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2016 | Aug 2016 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, File Manager or WP File Manager?
By active installs, WP File Manager: 1M+ sites run it against 10K+ for File Manager, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 12, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, File Manager or WP File Manager?
WP File Manager, at #42 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with File Manager at #1,490. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are File Manager or WP File Manager alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.