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FileBird Document Library vs Medialist (2026)

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

FileBird Document Library

FileBird Document Library

4.9(7)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Medialist

Medialist

5(6)

900 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Medialist has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while FileBird Document Library leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. FileBird Document Library has accumulated 44K+ total downloads while Medialist has 10K+. FileBird Document Library has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5FileBird Document Library
►
Medialist5/5
Total Reviews
7FileBird Document Library
◄
Medialist6
Active Installs
5.0K+FileBird Document Library
◄
Medialist900
Total Downloads
44K+FileBird Document Library
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Medialist10K+
Support Resolution
100%FileBird Document Library
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Medialist0%
Last Updated
1 month agoFileBird Document Library
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Medialist11 months ago
First Released
2022FileBird Document Library
Medialist2019
Age
4 yearsFileBird Document Library
Medialist7 years
WP Requires
5.0+FileBird Document Library
Medialist4.2+
PHP Requires
false+FileBird Document Library
Medialist5.4+
Business Model
FreeFileBird Document Library
MedialistFree
Latest Version
3.0.8FileBird Document Library
Medialist1.5.0

Rating Breakdown

FileBird Document Library

4.9/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Medialist

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

FileBird Document Library Reviews

by krystal360

Exactly what I needed!

This plugin is perfect for categorizing and displaying media files on the frontend. I needed the site to look more like a dashboard for my client to find various files and download, rather than just

by po64

Отличный плагин

Отличный плагин для библиотеки документов. Лучший из всех подобных плагинов. Очень простой, никаких сложностей не вызывает при использовании. Практически все настройки можно сделать через CSS. Команда

by staartmees

Works like a charm

What else to say but “works like a charm”?

Medialist Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FileBird Document Library or Medialist more popular?
FileBird Document Library has 5.0K+ active installations while Medialist has 900. FileBird Document Library is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — FileBird Document Library or Medialist?
FileBird Document Library has a 4.9/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Medialist has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are FileBird Document Library and Medialist free?
FileBird Document Library is free and Medialist is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — FileBird Document Library or Medialist?
As of April 2026, FileBird Document Library has a 100% support resolution rate while Medialist has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
FileBird Document Library was last updated 1 month ago and Medialist was last updated 11 months ago.

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