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File Manager vs Document Library Lite (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
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Document Library Lite

Document Library Lite

4(11)

4.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, File Manager has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 1,464 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while Document Library Lite has 51K+. Document Library Lite has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5File Manager
◄
Document Library Lite4/5
Total Reviews
1,464File Manager
◄
Document Library Lite11
Active Installs
1.0M+File Manager
◄
Document Library Lite4.0K+
Total Downloads
32M+File Manager
◄
Document Library Lite51K+
Support Resolution
0%File Manager
►
Document Library Lite100%
Last Updated
1 week agoFile Manager
►
Document Library Lite1 week ago
First Released
2016File Manager
Document Library Lite2022
Age
10 yearsFile Manager
Document Library Lite4 years
WP Requires
4.0+File Manager
Document Library Lite6.1+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+File Manager
Document Library Lite7.4+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager
Document Library LiteFree + Premium
Latest Version
8.0.3File Manager
Document Library Lite1.2.0

Rating Breakdown

File Manager

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

Document Library Lite

4/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
0%
3
0%
2
9%
1
18%

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 👍

Document Library Lite Reviews

by fabienpe

Free version useless

Unfortunately, as for so many plugins, the free version is useless.

by Ko

Great plugin and fantastic support

This is a great plugin for creating a simple document archive. The setup process was simple, and I like that it includes a dedicated area for organizing files. You still upload or select files through

by Bradley Smith

Works great

For those users that need to serve up documents (like a COA/HOA), this make it easy to host those documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager or Document Library Lite more popular?
File Manager has 1.0M+ active installations while Document Library Lite has 4.0K+. File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager or Document Library Lite?
File Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,464 reviews, while Document Library Lite has a 4/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are File Manager and Document Library Lite free?
File Manager is free and Document Library Lite is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager or Document Library Lite?
As of April 2026, File Manager has a 0% support resolution rate while Document Library Lite has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
File Manager was last updated 1 week ago and Document Library Lite was last updated 1 week ago.

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