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File Manager vs king_ftp (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
View File Manager
VS
king_ftp

king_ftp

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View king_ftp

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while king_ftp has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5File Manager
◄
king_ftpN/A
Total Reviews
1,464File Manager
◄
king_ftp0
Active Installs
1.0M+File Manager
◄
king_ftp0
Total Downloads
32M+File Manager
◄
king_ftp1.1K+
Support Resolution
0%File Manager
king_ftpN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoFile Manager
◄
king_ftp7 years ago
First Released
2016File Manager
king_ftp2019
Age
10 yearsFile Manager
king_ftp7 years
WP Requires
4.0+File Manager
king_ftp3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+File Manager
king_ftp5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager
king_ftpFree
Latest Version
8.0.3File Manager
king_ftp1.0

Rating Breakdown

File Manager

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

king_ftp

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 👍

king_ftp Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager or king_ftp more popular?
File Manager has 1.0M+ active installations while king_ftp has 0. File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager or king_ftp?
File Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,464 reviews, while king_ftp has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are File Manager and king_ftp free?
File Manager is free and king_ftp is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager or king_ftp?
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 king_ftp was last updated 7 years ago.

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