FileOrganizer vs Filester - File Manager Pro
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
FileOrganizer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #211, ahead of Filester - File Manager Pro at #448. Over the last 7 days FileOrganizer held its place and Filester - File Manager Pro slipped 3 places. FileOrganizer has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200K+ active installs against 100K+ for Filester - File Manager Pro. Downloads this week: FileOrganizer 67,136 and Filester - File Manager Pro 38,967. Ratings: FileOrganizer 4.8★ from 48 and Filester - File Manager Pro 4.9★ from 152 reviews.
| Metric | FileOrganizer | Filester - File Manager Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #211 ▬ | #448 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 67,136 | 38,967 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (48) | 4.9★ (152) |
| Last updated | Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.1 | 2.1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #210 | #410 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2023 | May 2020 |
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
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, FileOrganizer or Filester - File Manager Pro?
By active installs, FileOrganizer: 200K+ sites run it against 100K+ for Filester - File Manager Pro, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 12, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FileOrganizer or Filester - File Manager Pro?
FileOrganizer, at #211 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Filester - File Manager Pro at #448. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are FileOrganizer or Filester - File Manager Pro 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.