WordPress plugin comparison
FileBird vs Simple File Vault
At a glance
- FileBird has more active installs: 200K+, against fewer than 10 for Simple File Vault.
- On a typical day, FileBird is downloaded about 2,853 times, Simple File Vault about 4.
- Simple File Vault has no reviews yet.
- FileBird was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Sep 18, 2026 for Simple File Vault.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- FileBird has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Simple File Vault.
Line by line
FileBird leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FileBird |  Simple File Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #213 | #73,115 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 203.5K | 81 |
| Rating | 4.7(1.1K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.44 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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