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File Manager vs Custom Upload Folders (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
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Custom Upload Folders

Custom Upload Folders

3.7(3)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, File Manager has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 1,464 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while Custom Upload Folders has 3.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5File Manager
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Custom Upload Folders3.7/5
Total Reviews
1,464File Manager
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Custom Upload Folders3
Active Installs
1.0M+File Manager
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Custom Upload Folders20
Total Downloads
32M+File Manager
◄
Custom Upload Folders3.0K+
Support Resolution
0%File Manager
Custom Upload FoldersN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoFile Manager
◄
Custom Upload Folders12 years ago
First Released
2016File Manager
Custom Upload Folders2013
Age
10 yearsFile Manager
Custom Upload Folders13 years
WP Requires
4.0+File Manager
Custom Upload Folders3.3+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+File Manager
Custom Upload Foldersfalse+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager
Custom Upload FoldersFree
Latest Version
8.0.3File Manager
Custom Upload Folders1.2

Rating Breakdown

File Manager

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

Custom Upload Folders

3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

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 👍

Custom Upload Folders Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager or Custom Upload Folders more popular?
File Manager has 1.0M+ active installations while Custom Upload Folders has 20. File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager or Custom Upload Folders?
File Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,464 reviews, while Custom Upload Folders has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are File Manager and Custom Upload Folders free?
File Manager is free and Custom Upload Folders is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager or Custom Upload Folders?
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 was last updated 1 week ago and Custom Upload Folders was last updated 12 years ago.

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