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Add From Server vs Stage File Proxy (2026)

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

Add From Server

Add From Server

4.6(239)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Stage File Proxy

Stage File Proxy

5(3)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Stage File Proxy has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Add From Server leads in active installations (60K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Add From Server has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Stage File Proxy has 15K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Add From Server
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Stage File Proxy5/5
Total Reviews
239Add From Server
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Stage File Proxy3
Active Installs
60K+Add From Server
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Stage File Proxy100
Total Downloads
1.3M+Add From Server
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Stage File Proxy15K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdd From Server
Stage File ProxyN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoAdd From Server
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Stage File Proxy8 years ago
First Released
2008Add From Server
Stage File Proxy2017
Age
18 yearsAdd From Server
Stage File Proxy9 years
WP Requires
5.4+Add From Server
Stage File Proxy3.7+
PHP Requires
7.0+Add From Server
Stage File Proxyfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdd From Server
Stage File ProxyFree
Latest Version
3.4.5Add From Server
Stage File Proxy0.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Add From Server

4.6/5(239 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
6%

Stage File Proxy

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

Recent Reviews

Add From Server Reviews

by Sara Die Webmacherin

Still working

That “outdated 11 year old plugin that over 100k people still insist on using” (description from Github) still works perfectly fine and I haven’t found a good alternative. I would love to see a ver

by creativeartworks

What an amazing Plugin

Well, first of all, that plugin is amazing. Saved me for sure from unwanted hassle while importing/updating every day WooCommerce products.Daily about 1500-2000 products adding or updating, with av

by Kissington

Does not import Folder Structure to Media Library

What’s the use of importing files from the server if you can’t import the folder structure they are in for organization? I expected the plugin to import files and auto-create a virtual folder in the l

Stage File Proxy Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Add From Server or Stage File Proxy more popular?
Add From Server has 60K+ active installations while Stage File Proxy has 100. Add From Server is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Add From Server or Stage File Proxy?
Add From Server has a 4.6/5 rating from 239 reviews, while Stage File Proxy has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Add From Server and Stage File Proxy free?
Add From Server is free and Stage File Proxy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Add From Server or Stage File Proxy?
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?
Add From Server was last updated 5 years ago and Stage File Proxy was last updated 8 years ago.

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