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Simple File List vs CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect… (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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CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…

3.9(43)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple File List has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 26 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple File List has accumulated 207K+ total downloads while CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect… has 135K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Simple File List
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CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…3.9/5
Total Reviews
26Simple File List
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CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…43
Active Installs
5.0K+Simple File List
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CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…100
Total Downloads
207K+Simple File List
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CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…135K+
Support Resolution
100%Simple File List
CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…N/A
Last Updated
2 months agoSimple File List
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CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…3 weeks ago
First Released
2015Simple File List
CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…2013
Age
11 yearsSimple File List
CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…13 years
WP Requires
5.0+Simple File List
CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…false+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple File List
CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeSimple File List
CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…Free
Latest Version
6.1.18Simple File List
CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…3.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Simple File List

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

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…

3.9/5(43 reviews)
5
65%
4
5%
3
5%
2
2%
1
23%

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

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect… Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple File List or CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect… more popular?
Simple File List has 5.0K+ active installations while CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect… has 100. Simple File List is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple File List or CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…?
Simple File List has a 4.3/5 rating from 26 reviews, while CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect… has a 3.9/5 rating from 43 reviews.
Are Simple File List and CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect… free?
Simple File List is free and CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple File List or CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect…?
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?
Simple File List was last updated 2 months ago and CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect… was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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