WordPress plugin comparison
FileBird vs Shared Files
At a glance
- FileBird has more active installs: 200K+, against 3K+ for Shared Files.
- On a typical day, FileBird is downloaded about 2,956 times, Shared Files about 97.
- FileBird is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,124 reviews, against 4.4 from 34 reviews.
- Shared Files was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for FileBird.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
FileBird leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FileBird |  Shared Files |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #213 | #3,617 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 201.5K | 4.9K |
| Rating | 4.7(1.1K) | 4.4(34) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.44 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 18 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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