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Simple File List vs Simple File List Media (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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Simple File List Media

Simple File List Media

0(0)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months 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 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple File List has accumulated 207K+ total downloads while Simple File List Media has 1.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Simple File List
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Simple File List MediaN/A
Total Reviews
26Simple File List
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Simple File List Media0
Active Installs
5.0K+Simple File List
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Simple File List Media70
Total Downloads
207K+Simple File List
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Simple File List Media1.5K+
Support Resolution
100%Simple File List
Simple File List MediaN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoSimple File List
◄
Simple File List Media3 months ago
First Released
2015Simple File List
Simple File List Media2023
Age
11 yearsSimple File List
Simple File List Media3 years
WP Requires
5.0+Simple File List
Simple File List Media5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple File List
Simple File List Media7.4+
Business Model
FreeSimple File List
Simple File List MediaFree
Latest Version
6.1.18Simple File List
Simple File List Media2.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Simple File List

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

Simple File List Media

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Simple File List Media Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple File List or Simple File List Media more popular?
Simple File List has 5.0K+ active installations while Simple File List Media has 70. Simple File List is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple File List or Simple File List Media?
Simple File List has a 4.3/5 rating from 26 reviews, while Simple File List Media has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Simple File List and Simple File List Media free?
Simple File List is free and Simple File List Media is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple File List 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?
Simple File List was last updated 2 months ago and Simple File List Media was last updated 3 months ago.

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