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File Manager Pro – Filester vs WP-DownloadManager (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
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WP-DownloadManager

WP-DownloadManager

4(37)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View WP-DownloadManager

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 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager Pro – Filester has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while WP-DownloadManager has 309K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5File Manager Pro – Filester
◄
WP-DownloadManager4/5
Total Reviews
146File Manager Pro – Filester
◄
WP-DownloadManager37
Active Installs
100K+File Manager Pro – Filester
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WP-DownloadManager3.0K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+File Manager Pro – Filester
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WP-DownloadManager309K+
Support Resolution
50%File Manager Pro – Filester
WP-DownloadManagerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoFile Manager Pro – Filester
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WP-DownloadManager1 month ago
First Released
2020File Manager Pro – Filester
WP-DownloadManager2007
Age
6 yearsFile Manager Pro – Filester
WP-DownloadManager19 years
WP Requires
3.0+File Manager Pro – Filester
WP-DownloadManager4.0+
PHP Requires
false+File Manager Pro – Filester
WP-DownloadManagerfalse+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager Pro – Filester
WP-DownloadManagerFree
Latest Version
2.0.2File Manager Pro – Filester
WP-DownloadManager1.69.1

Rating Breakdown

File Manager Pro – Filester

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

WP-DownloadManager

4/5(37 reviews)
5
68%
4
5%
3
8%
2
0%
1
19%

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 👏

WP-DownloadManager Reviews

by captkirk1001

WP Download Manager Review

The plugin is way too complex for an average user. The protection for download takes too many steps. I found not ever get the preview option only to display. I ask for a refund within the first 14

by vectogravic

Great

This is what i was looking for. Works great with external file

by p4ssc3

Excellent

Très bon plugin / Very great plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager Pro – Filester or WP-DownloadManager more popular?
File Manager Pro – Filester has 100K+ active installations while WP-DownloadManager has 3.0K+. File Manager Pro – Filester is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager Pro – Filester or WP-DownloadManager?
File Manager Pro – Filester has a 4.9/5 rating from 146 reviews, while WP-DownloadManager has a 4/5 rating from 37 reviews.
Are File Manager Pro – Filester and WP-DownloadManager free?
File Manager Pro – Filester is free and WP-DownloadManager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager Pro – Filester or WP-DownloadManager?
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 WP-DownloadManager was last updated 1 month ago.

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