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File Manager vs Add From Server Reloaded (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

File Manager

File Manager

4.7(1,464)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View File Manager
VS
Add From Server Reloaded

Add From Server Reloaded

5(2)

1.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
View Add From Server Reloaded

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Add From Server Reloaded has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while File Manager leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while Add From Server Reloaded has 5.5K+. Add From Server Reloaded has a higher support resolution rate (50% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5File Manager
►
Add From Server Reloaded5/5
Total Reviews
1,464File Manager
◄
Add From Server Reloaded2
Active Installs
1.0M+File Manager
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Add From Server Reloaded1.0K+
Total Downloads
32M+File Manager
◄
Add From Server Reloaded5.5K+
Support Resolution
0%File Manager
►
Add From Server Reloaded50%
Last Updated
1 week agoFile Manager
◄
Add From Server Reloaded1 month ago
First Released
2016File Manager
Add From Server Reloaded2025
Age
10 yearsFile Manager
Add From Server Reloaded1 year
WP Requires
4.0+File Manager
Add From Server Reloaded6.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+File Manager
Add From Server Reloaded7.4+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager
Add From Server ReloadedFree + Premium
Latest Version
8.0.3File Manager
Add From Server Reloaded5.2.0

Rating Breakdown

File Manager

4.7/5(1,464 reviews)
5
89%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
7%

Add From Server Reloaded

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

File Manager Reviews

by jeffreywdotcom

Solid Plugin

This is a solid and useful free plugin. It does have a bug in the editor when trying to click into the file to make changes.

by jimmcconaghy

Just like a cpanel

Great time saver. No longer have to use FTP or go to host’s cpanel.

by dajuan54

Very Handy Tool

Really useful plugin tbh. I use it to access files quickly from the dashboard without opening FTP every time. UI is simple & works smoothly. Saved me a lot of time. tnkz to the devs for this 👍

Add From Server Reloaded Reviews

by powerruud

Saved

A hard upload limit per file is set by the hosting provider on the webserver. I needed to upload some video files bigger than 128MB. Uploading through FTP was possible but then there is no pointer to

by revixi5

Really good

This extension saved me hours of work and headaches. It allowed me to upload media via FTP to a folder from an earlier date, and all the links were updated with the new media. This kind of task is dif

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager or Add From Server Reloaded more popular?
File Manager has 1.0M+ active installations while Add From Server Reloaded has 1.0K+. File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager or Add From Server Reloaded?
File Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,464 reviews, while Add From Server Reloaded has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are File Manager and Add From Server Reloaded free?
File Manager is free and Add From Server Reloaded is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager or Add From Server Reloaded?
As of April 2026, File Manager has a 0% support resolution rate while Add From Server Reloaded has a 50% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
File Manager was last updated 1 week ago and Add From Server Reloaded was last updated 1 month ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.