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File Manager vs Library Viewer (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
Library Viewer

Library Viewer

5(13)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Library Viewer

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Library Viewer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 13 reviews) while File Manager leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while Library Viewer has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5File Manager
►
Library Viewer5/5
Total Reviews
1,464File Manager
◄
Library Viewer13
Active Installs
1.0M+File Manager
◄
Library Viewer400
Total Downloads
32M+File Manager
◄
Library Viewer13K+
Support Resolution
0%File Manager
Library ViewerN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoFile Manager
◄
Library Viewer2 months ago
First Released
2016File Manager
Library Viewer2019
Age
10 yearsFile Manager
Library Viewer7 years
WP Requires
4.0+File Manager
Library Viewer3.0.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+File Manager
Library Viewer7.0+
Business Model
FreeFile Manager
Library ViewerFree
Latest Version
8.0.3File Manager
Library Viewer3.2.0

Rating Breakdown

File Manager

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

Library Viewer

5/5(13 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 👍

Library Viewer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is File Manager or Library Viewer more popular?
File Manager has 1.0M+ active installations while Library Viewer has 400. File Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — File Manager or Library Viewer?
File Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,464 reviews, while Library Viewer has a 5/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are File Manager and Library Viewer free?
File Manager is free and Library Viewer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — File Manager or Library Viewer?
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 Library Viewer was last updated 2 months ago.

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