Medialist vs Simple File List Media (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Medialist has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Medialist has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while Simple File List Media has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Medialist | Simple File List Media | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2023 | |
| Age | 7 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 2.0.2 |
Rating
5/5Medialist
◄Simple File List MediaN/A
Total Reviews
6Medialist
◄Simple File List Media0
Active Installs
900Medialist
◄Simple File List Media70
Total Downloads
10K+Medialist
◄Simple File List Media1.5K+
Support Resolution
0%Medialist
Simple File List MediaN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoMedialist
►Simple File List Media3 months ago
First Released
2019Medialist
Simple File List Media2023
Age
7 yearsMedialist
Simple File List Media3 years
WP Requires
4.2+Medialist
Simple File List Media5.0+
PHP Requires
5.4+Medialist
Simple File List Media7.4+
Business Model
FreeMedialist
Simple File List MediaFree
Latest Version
1.5.0Medialist
Simple File List Media2.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Medialist
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple File List Media
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Medialist or Simple File List Media more popular?
Medialist has 900 active installations while Simple File List Media has 70. Medialist is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Medialist or Simple File List Media?
Medialist has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Simple File List Media has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Medialist and Simple File List Media free?
Medialist is free and Simple File List Media is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Medialist or Simple File List Media?
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?
Medialist was last updated 11 months ago and Simple File List Media was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.