Custom Upload Folder vs Assets Manager (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Assets Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Custom Upload Folder leads in active installations (400 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Upload Folder has accumulated 5.8K+ total downloads while Assets Manager has 8.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Upload Folder | Assets Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 5.8K+ | ► | 8.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2014 | |
| Age | 8 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
4.4/5Custom Upload Folder
►Assets Manager5/5
Total Reviews
5Custom Upload Folder
◄Assets Manager4
Active Installs
400Custom Upload Folder
◄Assets Manager70
Total Downloads
5.8K+Custom Upload Folder
►Assets Manager8.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Upload Folder
Assets ManagerN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoCustom Upload Folder
◄Assets Manager9 years ago
First Released
2018Custom Upload Folder
Assets Manager2014
Age
8 yearsCustom Upload Folder
Assets Manager12 years
WP Requires
4.6+Custom Upload Folder
Assets Manager3.7+
PHP Requires
5.3+Custom Upload Folder
Assets Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Upload Folder
Assets ManagerFree
Latest Version
1.1.2Custom Upload Folder
Assets Manager1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Custom Upload Folder
4.4/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
20%
1
0%
Assets Manager
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Custom Upload Folder or Assets Manager more popular?
Custom Upload Folder has 400 active installations while Assets Manager has 70. Custom Upload Folder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Upload Folder or Assets Manager?
Custom Upload Folder has a 4.4/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Assets Manager has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Custom Upload Folder and Assets Manager free?
Custom Upload Folder is free and Assets Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Upload Folder or Assets Manager?
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?
Custom Upload Folder was last updated 3 years ago and Assets Manager was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.