FileBird Document Library vs Simple File List (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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Simple File List

Simple File List

4.3(26)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, FileBird Document Library has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. FileBird Document Library has accumulated 44K+ total downloads while Simple File List has 207K+. Simple File List has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 100%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5FileBird Document Library
Simple File List4.3/5
Total Reviews
7FileBird Document Library
Simple File List26
Active Installs
5.0K+FileBird Document Library
Simple File List5.0K+
Total Downloads
44K+FileBird Document Library
Simple File List207K+
Support Resolution
100%FileBird Document Library
Simple File List100%
Last Updated
1 month agoFileBird Document Library
Simple File List2 months ago
First Released
2022FileBird Document Library
Simple File List2015
Age
4 yearsFileBird Document Library
Simple File List11 years
WP Requires
5.0+FileBird Document Library
Simple File List5.0+
PHP Requires
false+FileBird Document Library
Simple File List7.4+
Business Model
FreeFileBird Document Library
Simple File ListFree
Latest Version
3.0.8FileBird Document Library
Simple File List6.1.18

Rating Breakdown

FileBird Document Library

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

Simple File List

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

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”?

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FileBird Document Library or Simple File List more popular?
FileBird Document Library has 5.0K+ active installations while Simple File List has 5.0K+. Simple File List is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — FileBird Document Library or Simple File List?
FileBird Document Library has a 4.9/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Simple File List has a 4.3/5 rating from 26 reviews.
Are FileBird Document Library and Simple File List free?
FileBird Document Library is free and Simple File List is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — FileBird Document Library or Simple File List?
As of April 2026, FileBird Document Library has a 100% support resolution rate while Simple File List has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
FileBird Document Library was last updated 1 month ago and Simple File List was last updated 2 months ago.

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