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File Manager vs FTP to Zip (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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FTP to Zip

FTP to Zip

5(1)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, FTP to Zip has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while File Manager leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while FTP to Zip has 9.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5File Manager
►
FTP to Zip5/5
Total Reviews
1,464File Manager
◄
FTP to Zip1
Active Installs
1.0M+File Manager
◄
FTP to Zip30
Total Downloads
32M+File Manager
◄
FTP to Zip9.1K+
Support Resolution
0%File Manager
FTP to ZipN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoFile Manager
◄
FTP to Zip9 years ago
First Released
2016File Manager
FTP to Zip2012
Age
10 yearsFile Manager
FTP to Zip14 years
WP Requires
4.0+File Manager
FTP to Zip4.5+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+File Manager
FTP to Zipfalse+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager
FTP to ZipFree
Latest Version
8.0.3File Manager
FTP to Zip1.9

Rating Breakdown

File Manager

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

FTP to Zip

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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 👍

FTP to Zip Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager or FTP to Zip more popular?
File Manager has 1.0M+ active installations while FTP to Zip has 30. File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager or FTP to Zip?
File Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,464 reviews, while FTP to Zip has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are File Manager and FTP to Zip free?
File Manager is free and FTP to Zip is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager or FTP to Zip?
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 FTP to Zip was last updated 9 years ago.

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