WordPress plugin comparison
Darkstar File Manager vs Document Library Lite
Darkstar File Manager
by justinblayney
20+ installs5.0
Document Library Lite
by Barn2 Plugins
4K+ installs4.1
At a glance
- Document Library Lite has more active installs: 4K+, against 20+ for Darkstar File Manager.
- On a typical day, Document Library Lite is downloaded about 133 times, Darkstar File Manager about 3.
- Darkstar File Manager is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.1 from 12 reviews.
- Document Library Lite was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Sep 7, 2026 for Darkstar File Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Document Library Lite has been around longer: since 2022, against 2026 for Darkstar File Manager.
Line by line
Document Library Lite leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Darkstar File Manager | Document Library Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,942 | #3,408 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 86 | 6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.1(12) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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