WordPress plugin comparison
FileBird vs PortalPilot
At a glance
- FileBird has more active installs: 200K+, against 100+ for PortalPilot.
- On a typical day, FileBird is downloaded about 2,853 times, PortalPilot about 9.
- PortalPilot has no reviews yet.
- FileBird was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Sep 2, 2026 for PortalPilot.
- FileBird resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for PortalPilot.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- FileBird has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for PortalPilot.
Line by line
FileBird leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FileBird |  PortalPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #213 | #14,490 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 203.5K | 255 |
| Rating | 4.7(1.1K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.44 | ×0.28 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.2 |
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