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File Manager vs CYAN Backup (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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VS
CYAN Backup

CYAN Backup

4.1(11)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 5 months 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 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while CYAN Backup has 36K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5File Manager
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CYAN Backup4.1/5
Total Reviews
1,464File Manager
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CYAN Backup11
Active Installs
1.0M+File Manager
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CYAN Backup300
Total Downloads
32M+File Manager
◄
CYAN Backup36K+
Support Resolution
0%File Manager
CYAN BackupN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoFile Manager
◄
CYAN Backup5 months ago
First Released
2016File Manager
CYAN Backup2014
Age
10 yearsFile Manager
CYAN Backup12 years
WP Requires
4.0+File Manager
CYAN Backup2.9+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+File Manager
CYAN Backupfalse+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager
CYAN BackupFree
Latest Version
8.0.3File Manager
CYAN Backup2.5.5

Rating Breakdown

File Manager

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

CYAN Backup

4.1/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
0%
3
9%
2
0%
1
18%

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 👍

CYAN Backup Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager or CYAN Backup more popular?
File Manager has 1.0M+ active installations while CYAN Backup has 300. File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager or CYAN Backup?
File Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,464 reviews, while CYAN Backup has a 4.1/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are File Manager and CYAN Backup free?
File Manager is free and CYAN Backup is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager or CYAN Backup?
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 CYAN Backup was last updated 5 months ago.

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