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Simple File List vs Medialist (2026)

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

Simple File List

Simple File List

4.3(26)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months 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 Simple File List leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple File List has accumulated 207K+ total downloads while Medialist has 10K+. Simple File List has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Simple File List
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Medialist5/5
Total Reviews
26Simple File List
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Medialist6
Active Installs
5.0K+Simple File List
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Medialist900
Total Downloads
207K+Simple File List
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Medialist10K+
Support Resolution
100%Simple File List
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Medialist0%
Last Updated
2 months agoSimple File List
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Medialist11 months ago
First Released
2015Simple File List
Medialist2019
Age
11 yearsSimple File List
Medialist7 years
WP Requires
5.0+Simple File List
Medialist4.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple File List
Medialist5.4+
Business Model
FreeSimple File List
MedialistFree
Latest Version
6.1.18Simple File List
Medialist1.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Simple File List

4.3/5(26 reviews)
5
77%
4
4%
3
4%
2
4%
1
12%

Medialist

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

Recent Reviews

Simple File List Reviews

by stefantrajanov

No BS Plugin, works perfectly

Perfect plugin, works as described.

by premier25

doesnt work only paid version works

stop making things that you claim are free and then there’s nothing that works unless you pay.

by FredEval

Version 6 works really well

Version 5 worked well, but the uploading UI on the backend was a bit odd. Version 6 really is a nice improvement. Been using the plugin for a few years, easy to manage and a great way to organize shar

Medialist Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple File List or Medialist more popular?
Simple File List has 5.0K+ active installations while Medialist has 900. Simple File List is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple File List or Medialist?
Simple File List has a 4.3/5 rating from 26 reviews, while Medialist has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Simple File List and Medialist free?
Simple File List is free and Medialist is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple File List or Medialist?
As of April 2026, Simple File List has a 100% support resolution rate while Medialist has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Simple File List was last updated 2 months ago and Medialist was last updated 11 months ago.

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