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File Manager Pro – Filester vs Custom Upload Dir (2026)

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

File Manager Pro – Filester

File Manager Pro – Filester

4.9(146)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View File Manager Pro – Filester
VS
Custom Upload Dir

Custom Upload Dir

4.4(25)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Custom Upload Dir

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, File Manager Pro – Filester has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 146 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager Pro – Filester has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Custom Upload Dir has 109K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5File Manager Pro – Filester
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Custom Upload Dir4.4/5
Total Reviews
146File Manager Pro – Filester
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Custom Upload Dir25
Active Installs
100K+File Manager Pro – Filester
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Custom Upload Dir5.0K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+File Manager Pro – Filester
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Custom Upload Dir109K+
Support Resolution
50%File Manager Pro – Filester
Custom Upload DirN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFile Manager Pro – Filester
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Custom Upload Dir3 years ago
First Released
2020File Manager Pro – Filester
Custom Upload Dir2007
Age
6 yearsFile Manager Pro – Filester
Custom Upload Dir19 years
WP Requires
3.0+File Manager Pro – Filester
Custom Upload Dir3.9+
PHP Requires
false+File Manager Pro – Filester
Custom Upload Dir5.2+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager Pro – Filester
Custom Upload DirFree
Latest Version
2.0.2File Manager Pro – Filester
Custom Upload Dir3.4.6

Rating Breakdown

File Manager Pro – Filester

4.9/5(146 reviews)
5
95%
4
1%
3
2%
2
0%
1
2%

Custom Upload Dir

4.4/5(25 reviews)
5
84%
4
0%
3
0%
2
4%
1
12%

Recent Reviews

File Manager Pro – Filester Reviews

by apuroid

То что надо

Так как я занимаюсь поддержкой сайта и вход на хостинг затруднителен – надо ждать смс владельцу, работа с файлами сайта из админки – отличное решение. Спасибо за удобство

by digitalley

Essential File Manager for Serious WordPress Work

Filester has become one of the few plugins I install almost by default. It provides a full graphical file management interface right inside the WordPress dashboard, so I can work with my site’s files

by islamragab

It just works 😌

It has all the features you’d come to expect from a premium file manager and, guess what? Without a paywall! Kudos to the developers for empowering open source 👏

Custom Upload Dir Reviews

by site4sale

работает как надо

Большое спасибо из России за качественный плагин.Установил на несколько сайтов.

by rjacob999

exceptionally easy and powerful

does the job; EXCELLENT! thanks 🙂

by bibi699depreau

French translation

Addressed to the author of the plugin : Hello, French, and occasional voluntary developer for associations, I discovered your plugin “custom upload dir” which I found very interesting. Like me, many F

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager Pro – Filester or Custom Upload Dir more popular?
File Manager Pro – Filester has 100K+ active installations while Custom Upload Dir has 5.0K+. File Manager Pro – Filester is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager Pro – Filester or Custom Upload Dir?
File Manager Pro – Filester has a 4.9/5 rating from 146 reviews, while Custom Upload Dir has a 4.4/5 rating from 25 reviews.
Are File Manager Pro – Filester and Custom Upload Dir free?
File Manager Pro – Filester is free and Custom Upload Dir is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager Pro – Filester or Custom Upload Dir?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
File Manager Pro – Filester was last updated 2 months ago and Custom Upload Dir was last updated 3 years ago.

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