FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager vs Download Monitor (2026)

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

FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager

FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager

4.8(46)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
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Download Monitor

Download Monitor

4.5(517)

90K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 week ago
View Download Monitor

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 46 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 90K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while Download Monitor has 6.7M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download Monitor4.5/5
Total Reviews
46FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download Monitor517
Active Installs
200K+FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download Monitor90K+
Total Downloads
1.9M+FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download Monitor6.7M+
Support Resolution
N/AFileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download Monitor100%
Last Updated
4 months agoFileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download Monitor1 week ago
First Released
2023FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download Monitor2008
Age
3 yearsFileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download Monitor18 years
WP Requires
5.5+FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download Monitor6.4+
PHP Requires
5.5+FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download Monitor7.4+
Business Model
FreeFileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download MonitorFree + Premium
Latest Version
1.1.8FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Download Monitor5.1.12

Rating Breakdown

FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager

4.8/5(46 reviews)
5
91%
4
2%
3
2%
2
4%
1
0%

Download Monitor

4.5/5(517 reviews)
5
83%
4
6%
3
2%
2
2%
1
8%

Recent Reviews

FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager Reviews

by anisio2010

Ótima Experiência

Excepcional aplicativo estou amando;

by mohamedawad

جميل جدا شكرا لك

شكرا جزيلا

by ianj001

Great File Manager

This works really well and makes updating files very easy.

Download Monitor Reviews

by Louis Friederichs

Veel mogelijkheden, wel even de tijd nemen

Probeer dit te gebruiken i.s.m. Paid Membership Pro. Even goed doordenken voor het in gebruik te nemen. Wel de oplossing voor mijn vraagstuk!

by BONNET

Plugin gratuit et performant.

Ce plugin est gratuit et constitue une solution de gestion des téléchargements à la fois simple, performante et conviviale. Il répond parfaitement à mes besoins.Un grand merci aux développeurs pour ce

by tufty

Fastest at releasing OBR documents

Brilliant plugin for making it easy and surprisingly fast to download important documents. You also have many security options via server configuration and membership plugins to restrict access if tha

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager or Download Monitor more popular?
FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager has 200K+ active installations while Download Monitor has 90K+. FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager or Download Monitor?
FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager has a 4.8/5 rating from 46 reviews, while Download Monitor has a 4.5/5 rating from 517 reviews.
Are FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager and Download Monitor free?
FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager is free and Download Monitor is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager or Download Monitor?
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?
FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager was last updated 4 months ago and Download Monitor was last updated 1 week ago.

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