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WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor vs Alkane Code (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor

WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor

4.8(287)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
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Alkane Code

Alkane Code

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 287 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor has accumulated 888K+ total downloads while Alkane Code has 20K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
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Alkane CodeN/A
Total Reviews
287WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
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Alkane Code0
Active Installs
40K+WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
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Alkane Code10
Total Downloads
888K+WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
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Alkane Code20K+
Support Resolution
0%WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
Alkane CodeN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoWPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
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Alkane Code3 years ago
First Released
2011WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
Alkane Code2019
Age
15 yearsWPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
Alkane Code7 years
WP Requires
5.0+WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
Alkane Code3.9+
PHP Requires
7.4.0+WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
Alkane Code5.6+
Business Model
FreeWPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
Alkane CodeFree
Latest Version
3.5.3WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
Alkane Code1.0.9

Rating Breakdown

WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor

4.8/5(287 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
3%

Alkane Code

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor Reviews

by Mustafiz Munna

Exactly the File Manager I’ve Been Searching for Over the Last Two Years

I have been working with WordPress for years and have tried many file manager and code editor plugins along the way. For the last two years I had actually been searching for something exactly like thi

by mucpeter

Excellent Tool

An excellent tool that combines a file manager and an editor. I use WPIDE a lot and wouldn’t want to be without it!

by webmachine88

Great Tool

Saved me countless times of making tiny changes in production that didn’t require a full (tedious) site migration. Great tool, and great developer for making such an amazing tool!

Alkane Code Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor or Alkane Code more popular?
WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor has 40K+ active installations while Alkane Code has 10. WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor or Alkane Code?
WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor has a 4.8/5 rating from 287 reviews, while Alkane Code has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor and Alkane Code free?
WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor is free and Alkane Code is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor or Alkane Code?
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?
WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor was last updated 5 months ago and Alkane Code was last updated 3 years ago.

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