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Simple File List vs Library Viewer (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
View Simple File List
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Library Viewer

Library Viewer

5(13)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Library Viewer

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Library Viewer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 13 reviews) while Simple File List leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple File List has accumulated 207K+ total downloads while Library Viewer has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Simple File List
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Library Viewer5/5
Total Reviews
26Simple File List
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Library Viewer13
Active Installs
5.0K+Simple File List
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Library Viewer400
Total Downloads
207K+Simple File List
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Library Viewer13K+
Support Resolution
100%Simple File List
Library ViewerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoSimple File List
◄
Library Viewer2 months ago
First Released
2015Simple File List
Library Viewer2019
Age
11 yearsSimple File List
Library Viewer7 years
WP Requires
5.0+Simple File List
Library Viewer3.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Simple File List
Library Viewer7.0+
Business Model
FreeSimple File List
Library ViewerFree
Latest Version
6.1.18Simple File List
Library Viewer3.2.0

Rating Breakdown

Simple File List

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

Library Viewer

5/5(13 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

Library Viewer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple File List or Library Viewer more popular?
Simple File List has 5.0K+ active installations while Library Viewer has 400. Simple File List is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple File List or Library Viewer?
Simple File List has a 4.3/5 rating from 26 reviews, while Library Viewer has a 5/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Simple File List and Library Viewer free?
Simple File List is free and Library Viewer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple File List or Library Viewer?
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 Library Viewer was last updated 2 months ago.

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