WordPress plugin comparison
FileBird vs Library Viewer
At a glance
- FileBird has more active installs: 200K+, against 400+ for Library Viewer.
- On a typical day, FileBird is downloaded about 2,956 times, Library Viewer about 13.
- Library Viewer is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews, against 4.7 from 1,124 reviews.
- FileBird was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Jun 17, 2026 for Library Viewer.
- FileBird is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Library Viewer.
- FileBird has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for Library Viewer.
Line by line
FileBird leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FileBird |  Library Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #213 | #9,584 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 201.5K | 330 |
| Rating | 4.7(1.1K) | 5.0(13) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.44 | ×0.53 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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