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File Manager Pro – Filester vs Download Attachments (2026)

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

File Manager Pro – Filester

File Manager Pro – Filester

4.9(146)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View File Manager Pro – Filester
VS
Download Attachments

Download Attachments

4.5(46)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Download Attachments

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, File Manager Pro – Filester has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 146 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager Pro – Filester has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Download Attachments has 218K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5File Manager Pro – Filester
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Download Attachments4.5/5
Total Reviews
146File Manager Pro – Filester
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Download Attachments46
Active Installs
100K+File Manager Pro – Filester
◄
Download Attachments9.0K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+File Manager Pro – Filester
◄
Download Attachments218K+
Support Resolution
50%File Manager Pro – Filester
Download AttachmentsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFile Manager Pro – Filester
►
Download Attachments1 week ago
First Released
2020File Manager Pro – Filester
Download Attachments2013
Age
6 yearsFile Manager Pro – Filester
Download Attachments13 years
WP Requires
3.0+File Manager Pro – Filester
Download Attachments6.0+
PHP Requires
false+File Manager Pro – Filester
Download Attachments7.0.0+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager Pro – Filester
Download AttachmentsFree
Latest Version
2.0.2File Manager Pro – Filester
Download Attachments1.4.0

Rating Breakdown

File Manager Pro – Filester

4.9/5(146 reviews)
5
95%
4
1%
3
2%
2
0%
1
2%

Download Attachments

4.5/5(46 reviews)
5
76%
4
11%
3
2%
2
7%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

File Manager Pro – Filester Reviews

by apuroid

То что надо

Так как я занимаюсь поддержкой сайта и вход на хостинг затруднителен – надо ждать смс владельцу, работа с файлами сайта из админки – отличное решение. Спасибо за удобство

by digitalley

Essential File Manager for Serious WordPress Work

Filester has become one of the few plugins I install almost by default. It provides a full graphical file management interface right inside the WordPress dashboard, so I can work with my site’s files

by islamragab

It just works 😌

It has all the features you’d come to expect from a premium file manager and, guess what? Without a paywall! Kudos to the developers for empowering open source 👏

Download Attachments Reviews

by Shwepps

100000% working

100000% working!! exactly what i was looking for!

by christian1979

Great

Works good. No probelm

by Marco

inexistent support

i asked several time for support to fix their bug but no answers since weeks…

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager Pro – Filester or Download Attachments more popular?
File Manager Pro – Filester has 100K+ active installations while Download Attachments has 9.0K+. File Manager Pro – Filester is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager Pro – Filester or Download Attachments?
File Manager Pro – Filester has a 4.9/5 rating from 146 reviews, while Download Attachments has a 4.5/5 rating from 46 reviews.
Are File Manager Pro – Filester and Download Attachments free?
File Manager Pro – Filester is free and Download Attachments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager Pro – Filester or Download Attachments?
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 Pro – Filester was last updated 2 months ago and Download Attachments was last updated 1 week ago.

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