WordPress plugin comparison
Darkstar File Manager vs Advanced File Manager
Darkstar File Manager
by justinblayney
20+ installs5.0
Advanced File Manager
by Saad Iqbal
100K+ installs4.8
At a glance
- Advanced File Manager has more active installs: 100K+, against 20+ for Darkstar File Manager.
- On a typical day, Advanced File Manager is downloaded about 2,446 times, Darkstar File Manager about 3.
- Darkstar File Manager is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 443 reviews.
- Advanced File Manager was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Sep 7, 2026 for Darkstar File Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Advanced File Manager has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for Darkstar File Manager.
Line by line
Advanced File Manager leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Darkstar File Manager | Advanced File Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,942 | #313 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 86 | 124.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(443) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 80% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×1.79 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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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