Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- File Manager Advanced currently ranks #308 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #304, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 3,881 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 17% versus the month before (4,703/day).
- The latest release, v6.0.0, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #29 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #308 |
| 2026-09-30 | #308 |
| 2026-08-31 | #306 |
| 2026-07-31 | #304 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 32,675 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,170 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,695 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,016 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,262 |
| 2026-05-31 | 921 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,454 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,241 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,670 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,527 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2,253 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1,231 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3,521 |
| 2025-09-30 | 12,860 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2,260 |
| 2025-07-31 | 3,209 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,627 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,511 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,533 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2,225 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,460 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,838 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,584 |
| 2024-11-30 | 8,290 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2,407 |
| 2024-09-30 | 11,080 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,153 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Saad Iqbal |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.0.0 |
| Versions released | 29 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2017-11-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Use Advanced File Manager to manage WordPress files, create archives, monitor storage limits, and build document libraries all directly from your Word …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use File Manager Advanced?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is File Manager Advanced?
As of October 16, 2026, File Manager Advanced ranks #308 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #304.
When was File Manager Advanced last updated?
File Manager Advanced was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 6.0.0). It has shipped 29 releases in total.
Who makes File Manager Advanced?
File Manager Advanced is developed by Saad Iqbal. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2017.
