WordPress plugin comparison
Darkstar File Manager vs User Private Files
Darkstar File Manager
by justinblayney
20+ installs5.0
User Private Files
by Deepak Khokhar
1K+ installs4.4
At a glance
- User Private Files has more active installs: 1K+, against 20+ for Darkstar File Manager.
- On a typical day, User Private Files is downloaded about 70 times, Darkstar File Manager about 3.
- Darkstar File Manager is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.4 from 57 reviews.
- User Private Files was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Sep 7, 2026 for Darkstar File Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- User Private Files has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for Darkstar File Manager.
Line by line
User Private Files leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Darkstar File Manager | User Private Files |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,942 | #5,299 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 86 | 3.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.4(57) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.94 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.2 |
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