Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Filester - File Manager Pro currently ranks #442 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #410, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2,828 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 15% versus the month before (2,453/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.4, shipped on Sep 16, 2026 (30 days ago) — release #22 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #442 |
| 2026-09-30 | #442 |
| 2026-08-31 | #444 |
| 2026-07-31 | #418 |
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 | 1,624 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,992 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,666 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,731 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,157 |
| 2026-05-31 | 975 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,753 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,184 |
| 2026-02-28 | 726 |
| 2026-01-31 | 767 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,223 |
| 2025-11-30 | 658 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2,000 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,956 |
| 2025-08-31 | 778 |
| 2025-07-31 | 939 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,611 |
| 2025-05-31 | 548 |
| 2025-04-30 | 601 |
| 2025-03-31 | 500 |
| 2025-02-28 | 534 |
| 2025-01-31 | 568 |
| 2024-12-31 | 587 |
| 2024-11-30 | 924 |
| 2024-10-31 | 488 |
| 2024-09-30 | 479 |
| 2024-08-31 | 291 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ninja Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.4 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-16 |
| Added to directory | 2020-05-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Best WordPress file manager without FTP access. Edit code with built-in editor, upload files, download plugins, download themes, manage wp directory, …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Filester - File Manager Pro?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Filester - File Manager Pro?
As of October 16, 2026, Filester - File Manager Pro ranks #442 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #410.
When was Filester - File Manager Pro last updated?
Filester - File Manager Pro was last updated on September 16, 2026 (version 2.1.4). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes Filester - File Manager Pro?
Filester - File Manager Pro is developed by Ninja Team. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2020.
