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Document Gallery vs Simple String Manager (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
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Simple String Manager

Simple String Manager

4(4)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Document Gallery has accumulated 321K+ total downloads while Simple String Manager has 3.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Document Gallery
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Simple String Manager4/5
Total Reviews
112Document Gallery
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Simple String Manager4
Active Installs
9.0K+Document Gallery
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Simple String Manager10
Total Downloads
321K+Document Gallery
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Simple String Manager3.7K+
Support Resolution
0%Document Gallery
Simple String ManagerN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoDocument Gallery
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Simple String Manager10 years ago
First Released
2012Document Gallery
Simple String Manager2014
Age
14 yearsDocument Gallery
Simple String Manager12 years
WP Requires
6.1+Document Gallery
Simple String Manager3.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+Document Gallery
Simple String Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeDocument Gallery
Simple String ManagerFree
Latest Version
5.1.0Document Gallery
Simple String Manager2.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Document Gallery

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

Simple String Manager

4/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

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.

Simple String Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Document Gallery or Simple String Manager more popular?
Document Gallery has 9.0K+ active installations while Simple String Manager has 10. Document Gallery is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Document Gallery or Simple String Manager?
Document Gallery has a 4.8/5 rating from 112 reviews, while Simple String Manager has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Document Gallery and Simple String Manager free?
Document Gallery is free and Simple String Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Document Gallery or Simple String 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?
Document Gallery was last updated 3 months ago and Simple String Manager was last updated 10 years ago.

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