File Manager vs Real Media Library: Media Library… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Real Media Library: Media Library…
100K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Real Media Library: Media Library… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 283 reviews) while File Manager leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. File Manager has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while Real Media Library: Media Library… has 3.7M+. Real Media Library: Media Library… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | File Manager | Real Media Library: Media Library… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,464 | ◄ | 283 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 100K+ |
| Total Downloads | 32M+ | ◄ | 3.7M+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2020 | |
| Age | 10 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 5.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | 7.4.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 8.0.3 | 4.22.72 |
Rating Breakdown
File Manager
Real Media Library: Media Library…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, File Manager averaged approximately 28,488 daily downloads while Real Media Library: Media Library… averaged 1,959.
Recent Reviews
File Manager Reviews
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.
Just like a cpanel
Great time saver. No longer have to use FTP or go to host’s cpanel.
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 👍
Real Media Library: Media Library… Reviews
Es geht nicht mehr ohne ….
Ich bin sehr zufrieden und möchte sie nicht mehr missen. Good Job, well done!
Endlich Ordnung in meiner Mediathek
Auf einfache Art und Weise ist es nun möglich auch größere Datenmengen in der Mediathek zu verwalten. Endlich eine saubere Ordnerstruktur statt Jahreszahlen und Monate des Uploads.
Sehr gutes Plugin
Sehr hilfreiches Plugin, da leider WP es nicht hinbekommt sowas, als Standard einzubauen.Eigentlich sehr traurig. Zum Glück gibt es dieses Plugin. Daumen Hoch!
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