Document Library Lite vs Lana Downloads Manager (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Document Library Lite
4.0K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Lana Downloads Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 15 reviews) while Document Library Lite leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Document Library Lite has accumulated 51K+ total downloads while Lana Downloads Manager has 72K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Document Library Lite | Lana Downloads Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ► | 15 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 51K+ | ► | 72K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2016 | |
| Age | 4 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.0 | 1.12.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Document Library Lite
Lana Downloads Manager
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Document Library Lite averaged approximately 29 daily downloads while Lana Downloads Manager averaged 13.
Recent Reviews
Document Library Lite Reviews
Free version useless
Unfortunately, as for so many plugins, the free version is useless.
Great plugin and fantastic support
This is a great plugin for creating a simple document archive. The setup process was simple, and I like that it includes a dedicated area for organizing files. You still upload or select files through
Works great
For those users that need to serve up documents (like a COA/HOA), this make it easy to host those documents.
Lana Downloads Manager Reviews
Good and Fast
Thank you for your personalized attention to solve a bug. Great plugin and great service!
Perfect, great !
This plugin is really perfect! Thanks very much ! I hope it will be maintained over time.
This is the perfect doc download plugin
This is exactly what I was looking for. It is simple and efficient. In addition the support is excellent. I had an issue (my fault) after migrating from preproduction to production and the assistance
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