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File Manager vs atec Backup (2026)

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

File Manager

File Manager

4.7(1,464)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View File Manager
VS
atec Backup

atec Backup

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View atec Backup

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, atec Backup has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while File Manager leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while atec Backup has 2.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5File Manager
►
atec Backup5/5
Total Reviews
1,464File Manager
◄
atec Backup1
Active Installs
1.0M+File Manager
◄
atec Backup20
Total Downloads
32M+File Manager
◄
atec Backup2.9K+
Support Resolution
0%File Manager
atec BackupN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoFile Manager
◄
atec Backup1 week ago
First Released
2016File Manager
atec Backup2025
Age
10 yearsFile Manager
atec Backup1 year
WP Requires
4.0+File Manager
atec Backup4.9+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+File Manager
atec Backup7.4+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager
atec BackupFree
Latest Version
8.0.3File Manager
atec Backup1.1.41

Rating Breakdown

File Manager

4.7/5(1,464 reviews)
5
89%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
7%

atec Backup

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

Recent Reviews

File Manager Reviews

by jeffreywdotcom

Solid Plugin

This is a solid and useful free plugin. It does have a bug in the editor when trying to click into the file to make changes.

by jimmcconaghy

Just like a cpanel

Great time saver. No longer have to use FTP or go to host’s cpanel.

by dajuan54

Very Handy Tool

Really useful plugin tbh. I use it to access files quickly from the dashboard without opening FTP every time. UI is simple & works smoothly. Saved me a lot of time. tnkz to the devs for this 👍

atec Backup Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager or atec Backup more popular?
File Manager has 1.0M+ active installations while atec Backup has 20. File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager or atec Backup?
File Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,464 reviews, while atec Backup has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are File Manager and atec Backup free?
File Manager is free and atec Backup is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager or atec Backup?
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?
File Manager was last updated 1 week ago and atec Backup was last updated 1 week ago.

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