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Darkstar File Manager

Secure client document management system allowing administrators to share files with clients and clients to upload their own documents.

By justinblayney·File Upload·Free
5(1 reviews)
·0 active installs·Updated 3 weeks ago
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As of April 2026, Darkstar File Manager is a WordPress file upload plugin with 0 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 254 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2026. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: File Upload Types by WPForms.

5/51 reviews
0active installs
254total downloads
1 monthsince 2026

Overview

Darkstar File Manager is a secure, easy-to-use plugin that creates a private document portal for each WordPress user. Perfect for accountants, lawyers, consultants, or any business that needs to securely exchange documents with clients.

Key Features

  • Secure File Storage – Store files outside your web root for maximum security
  • User Isolation – Each client can only access their own documents
  • Two-Way File Sharing – Administrators can upload files for clients, and clients can upload files back
  • Separate File Sections – Client view shows “Documents from Professional” and “Your Uploaded Documents” separately
  • Simple Shortcode – [dsfm_client_login] displays login form and document manager
  • File Type Validation – Configurable allowed file t…
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Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHP7.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.2

  • Renamed plugin to Darkstar File Manager with new slug darkstar-file-manager
  • Updated all function, option, and constant prefixes from cdm_ to dsfm_
  • Added wp_check_filetype_and_ext() to upload validation for WordPress-native file type checking
  • Added justinblayney as contributor
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

justinblayneyjustinblayney
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.3
Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
WP Requires
5.0+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
0
Downloads
254
Added
Mar 4, 2026
Business
Free

Tags

file uploadclient filesclient portalsecure documentsdocument management

Developer

J
justinblayney
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