WordPress plugin comparison
FileBird vs Media Sifter
At a glance
- FileBird has more active installs: 200K+, against fewer than 10 for Media Sifter.
- On a typical day, FileBird is downloaded about 2,853 times, Media Sifter about 2.
- Media Sifter has no reviews yet.
- FileBird was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Sep 27, 2025 for Media Sifter.
- FileBird is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Media Sifter.
- FileBird has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for Media Sifter.
Line by line
FileBird leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FileBird |  Media Sifter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #213 | #73,210 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 203.5K | 34 |
| Rating | 4.7(1.1K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.44 | ×0.03 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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