WordPress plugin comparison
Darkstar File Manager vs Iptanus File Upload
At a glance
- Iptanus File Upload has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for Darkstar File Manager.
- On a typical day, Iptanus File Upload is downloaded about 395 times, Darkstar File Manager about 3.
- Darkstar File Manager is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.4 from 117 reviews.
- Iptanus File Upload was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Sep 7, 2026 for Darkstar File Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Iptanus File Upload has been around longer: since 2013, against 2026 for Darkstar File Manager.
Line by line
Iptanus File Upload leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Darkstar File Manager |  Iptanus File Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,942 | #1,871 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 86 | 17.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.4(117) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.96 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 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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