WordPress Advanced File Manager vs File Manager
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| Feature | WordPress Advanced File Manager Paid Visit Details | File Manager v8.0.6 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.6/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | — | 1M+ |
| Last updated | — | September 24, 2026 |
| Editions | — | WP File Manager · WP File Manager Pro ($) |
| Pros | — | Upload, download, copy, move, rename and delete from the admin; Built-in code editor with syntax checking; Create and extract archives such as zip and tar; Trash for deleted files |
| Cons | — | Gives full file access to admins, so weak admin accounts are a real risk; Pro edition adds role controls and cloud storage, according to the readme |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | — | Admin file manager screen, Local file operations (upload, copy, move, rename, delete), Trash for deleted files, Settings page, System properties page |
| Integrations | ||
| Payment | — | PayPal donation form |
| Requires WordPress | — | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | — | 5.2.4 |
| Tested up to | — | 7.1 |
| Phones home | — | No |
| External services | — | www.paypal.com |