Media Sync 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 Media Sync at #769. Over the last 7 days WP File Manager held its place and Media Sync climbed 3 places. WP File Manager has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 1M+ active installs against 50K+ for Media Sync. Downloads this week: WP File Manager 84,699 and Media Sync 2,922. Ratings: Media Sync 4.7★ from 86 and WP File Manager 4.6★ from 1,488 reviews.
| Metric | Media Sync | WP File Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #769 ▲ 3 | #42 ▬ |
| Active installs | 50K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 2,922 | 84,699 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (86) | 4.6★ (1,488) |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.3 | 8.0.4 |
| Best rank on record | #768 | #42 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 51 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Media Sync or WP File Manager?
By active installs, WP File Manager: 1M+ sites run it against 50K+ for Media Sync, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Media Sync or WP File Manager?
WP File Manager, at #42 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Media Sync at #769. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Media Sync 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.