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File Manager vs Download Monitor (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
Download Monitor

Download Monitor

4.5(517)

90K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 week ago
View Download Monitor

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 90K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while Download Monitor has 6.7M+. Download Monitor has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5File Manager
◄
Download Monitor4.5/5
Total Reviews
1,464File Manager
◄
Download Monitor517
Active Installs
1.0M+File Manager
◄
Download Monitor90K+
Total Downloads
32M+File Manager
◄
Download Monitor6.7M+
Support Resolution
0%File Manager
►
Download Monitor100%
Last Updated
1 week agoFile Manager
►
Download Monitor1 week ago
First Released
2016File Manager
Download Monitor2008
Age
10 yearsFile Manager
Download Monitor18 years
WP Requires
4.0+File Manager
Download Monitor6.4+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+File Manager
Download Monitor7.4+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager
Download MonitorFree + Premium
Latest Version
8.0.3File Manager
Download Monitor5.1.12

Rating Breakdown

File Manager

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

Download Monitor

4.5/5(517 reviews)
5
83%
4
6%
3
2%
2
2%
1
8%

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 Monitor Reviews

by Louis Friederichs

Veel mogelijkheden, wel even de tijd nemen

Probeer dit te gebruiken i.s.m. Paid Membership Pro. Even goed doordenken voor het in gebruik te nemen. Wel de oplossing voor mijn vraagstuk!

by BONNET

Plugin gratuit et performant.

Ce plugin est gratuit et constitue une solution de gestion des téléchargements à la fois simple, performante et conviviale. Il répond parfaitement à mes besoins.Un grand merci aux développeurs pour ce

by tufty

Fastest at releasing OBR documents

Brilliant plugin for making it easy and surprisingly fast to download important documents. You also have many security options via server configuration and membership plugins to restrict access if tha

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager or Download Monitor more popular?
File Manager has 1.0M+ active installations while Download Monitor has 90K+. File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager or Download Monitor?
File Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,464 reviews, while Download Monitor has a 4.5/5 rating from 517 reviews.
Are File Manager and Download Monitor free?
File Manager is free and Download Monitor is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager or Download Monitor?
As of April 2026, File Manager has a 0% support resolution rate while Download Monitor has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
File Manager was last updated 1 week ago and Download Monitor was last updated 1 week ago.

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