Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- File Manager currently ranks #1459 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 306 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 34% versus the month before (464/day).
- The latest release, v6.9.2, shipped on Sep 2, 2026 (44 days ago) — release #42 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1459 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1468 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1510 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1547 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 | 225 |
| 2026-09-30 | 339 |
| 2026-08-31 | 319 |
| 2026-07-31 | 312 |
| 2026-06-30 | 261 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 8 |
| 2026-03-31 | 6 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 132 |
| 2025-12-31 | 118 |
| 2025-11-30 | 152 |
| 2025-10-31 | 407 |
| 2025-09-30 | 122 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Bit Apps |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.9.2 |
| Versions released | 42 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-02 |
| Added to directory | 2016-02-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Manage WordPress files and folders from your dashboard with a built-in code editor: upload, edit, delete, move, rename, and archive, no FTP needed.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use File Manager?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is File Manager?
As of October 16, 2026, File Manager ranks #1459 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was File Manager last updated?
File Manager was last updated on September 2, 2026 (version 6.9.2). It has shipped 42 releases in total.
Who makes File Manager?
File Manager is developed by Bit Apps. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2016.
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