WordPress plugin comparison
Download Plugin vs File Manager Pro
At a glance
- File Manager Pro has more active installs: 100K+, against 60K+ for Download Plugin.
- On a typical day, File Manager Pro is downloaded about 1,819 times, Download Plugin about 545.
- File Manager Pro is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 155 reviews, against 4.5 from 27 reviews.
- Both were last updated on Oct 26, 2026.
- File Manager Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Download Plugin.
- Download Plugin has been around longer: since 2016, against 2020 for File Manager Pro.
Line by line
File Manager Pro leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Download Plugin |  File Manager Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #656 | #448 |
| Active installs | 60K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 14.5K | 72.2K |
| Rating | 4.5(27) | 4.9(155) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.20 | ×1.67 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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