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File Manager vs Download Manager (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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Download Manager

Download Manager

4.1(998)

100K+ 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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while Download Manager has 10M+. Download Manager has a higher support resolution rate (29% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5File Manager
◄
Download Manager4.1/5
Total Reviews
1,464File Manager
◄
Download Manager998
Active Installs
1.0M+File Manager
◄
Download Manager100K+
Total Downloads
32M+File Manager
◄
Download Manager10M+
Support Resolution
0%File Manager
►
Download Manager29%
Last Updated
1 week agoFile Manager
►
Download Manager1 week ago
First Released
2016File Manager
Download Manager2010
Age
10 yearsFile Manager
Download Manager16 years
WP Requires
4.0+File Manager
Download Manager5.3+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+File Manager
Download Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager
Download ManagerFree + Premium
Latest Version
8.0.3File Manager
Download Manager3.3.52

Rating Breakdown

File Manager

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

Download Manager

4.1/5(998 reviews)
5
73%
4
4%
3
3%
2
3%
1
17%

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 👍

Download Manager Reviews

by jds2mpo

Great Support

Great Support on a few occasions

by Furkan Özden

Güzel

Eklenti harika. Çeviri kısmının incelenmesi gerek. Örneğin page-template-default.php içinde [txt=Download][download_count]yer alan kısımda hata var. [txt=Download] yazması lazım. Kendi Türkçe çevi

by cesare1360

Test reCAPTCHA Integration non funziona

RISOLTO…Uaoooo….!!!Innanzitutto complimenti perché siete velocissimi a rispondere.Vi ringrazio vivamente per avermi illuminato sull’errore che stavo facendo e quindi di configurare bene le chiavi. Io

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager or Download Manager more popular?
File Manager has 1.0M+ active installations while Download Manager has 100K+. File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager or Download Manager?
File Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,464 reviews, while Download Manager has a 4.1/5 rating from 998 reviews.
Are File Manager and Download Manager free?
File Manager is free and Download Manager is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager or Download Manager?
As of April 2026, File Manager has a 0% support resolution rate while Download Manager has a 29% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
File Manager was last updated 1 week ago and Download Manager was last updated 1 week ago.

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