WordPress plugin comparison
Document Library Lite vs FileBird
At a glance
- FileBird has more active installs: 200K+, against 4K+ for Document Library Lite.
- On a typical day, FileBird is downloaded about 2,956 times, Document Library Lite about 132.
- FileBird is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,124 reviews, against 4.1 from 12 reviews.
- Document Library Lite was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for FileBird.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- FileBird has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for Document Library Lite.
Line by line
FileBird leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Document Library Lite |  FileBird |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,419 | #213 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.9K | 201.5K |
| Rating | 4.1(12) | 4.7(1.1K) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×1.44 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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