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File Manager vs Filesystem Unlocker (2026)

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

File Manager

File Manager

4.7(1,464)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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VS
Filesystem Unlocker

Filesystem Unlocker

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, File Manager has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 1,464 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while Filesystem Unlocker has 1.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5File Manager
◄
Filesystem UnlockerN/A
Total Reviews
1,464File Manager
◄
Filesystem Unlocker0
Active Installs
1.0M+File Manager
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Filesystem Unlocker10
Total Downloads
32M+File Manager
◄
Filesystem Unlocker1.5K+
Support Resolution
0%File Manager
Filesystem UnlockerN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoFile Manager
◄
Filesystem Unlocker10 years ago
First Released
2016File Manager
Filesystem Unlocker2016
Age
10 yearsFile Manager
Filesystem Unlocker10 years
WP Requires
4.0+File Manager
Filesystem Unlocker4.0.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+File Manager
Filesystem Unlockerfalse+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager
Filesystem UnlockerFree
Latest Version
8.0.3File Manager
Filesystem Unlocker1.0

Rating Breakdown

File Manager

4.7/5(1,464 reviews)
5
89%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
7%

Filesystem Unlocker

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

Recent Reviews

File Manager Reviews

by jeffreywdotcom

Solid Plugin

This is a solid and useful free plugin. It does have a bug in the editor when trying to click into the file to make changes.

by jimmcconaghy

Just like a cpanel

Great time saver. No longer have to use FTP or go to host’s cpanel.

by dajuan54

Very Handy Tool

Really useful plugin tbh. I use it to access files quickly from the dashboard without opening FTP every time. UI is simple & works smoothly. Saved me a lot of time. tnkz to the devs for this 👍

Filesystem Unlocker Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager or Filesystem Unlocker more popular?
File Manager has 1.0M+ active installations while Filesystem Unlocker has 10. File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager or Filesystem Unlocker?
File Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,464 reviews, while Filesystem Unlocker has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are File Manager and Filesystem Unlocker free?
File Manager is free and Filesystem Unlocker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager or Filesystem Unlocker?
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 was last updated 1 week ago and Filesystem Unlocker was last updated 10 years ago.

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