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Document Gallery vs Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads (2026)

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

Document Gallery

Document Gallery

4.8(112)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Document Gallery
VS
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads

Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads

0(0)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
View Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Document Gallery has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 112 reviews) and leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Document Gallery has accumulated 320K+ total downloads while Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads has 16K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Document Gallery
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Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploadsN/A
Total Reviews
112Document Gallery
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Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads0
Active Installs
9.0K+Document Gallery
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Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads200
Total Downloads
320K+Document Gallery
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Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads16K+
Support Resolution
0%Document Gallery
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploadsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoDocument Gallery
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Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads15 years ago
First Released
2012Document Gallery
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads2010
Age
14 yearsDocument Gallery
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads16 years
WP Requires
6.1+Document Gallery
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads2.0.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+Document Gallery
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploadsfalse+
Business Model
FreeDocument Gallery
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploadsFree
Latest Version
5.1.0Document Gallery
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Document Gallery

4.8/5(112 reviews)
5
87%
4
9%
3
1%
2
0%
1
4%

Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads

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

Recent Reviews

Document Gallery Reviews

by ulyssesnz

Plugin works really well even on WP 6.8.1

Hi Dan, I have been using the Document Gallery plugin for many years and swear by it. It has also been working really well on WP version 6.8.1 with PHP version 7.4.33 Unfortunately when my host

by Marc Lafay

Works fine on WP 6.5.4

Although some administration functions are missing, this plugin is operational on recent versions of WP. I haven’t found the equivalent elsewhere, so it’s a shame it’s not being maintained. Th

by squaladesign

Not working

After 1 hour, I give up. I couldn’t find a way to show the shortcode.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Document Gallery or Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads more popular?
Document Gallery has 9.0K+ active installations while Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads has 200. Document Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Document Gallery or Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads?
Document Gallery has a 4.8/5 rating from 112 reviews, while Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Document Gallery and Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads free?
Document Gallery is free and Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Document Gallery or Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads?
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?
Document Gallery was last updated 3 months ago and Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads was last updated 15 years ago.

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