WordPress plugin comparison
FileBird vs WP Attachments
At a glance
- FileBird has more active installs: 200K+, against 3K+ for WP Attachments.
- On a typical day, FileBird is downloaded about 2,956 times, WP Attachments about 53.
- FileBird is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,124 reviews, against 4.5 from 43 reviews.
- FileBird was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Oct 5, 2026 for WP Attachments.
- WP Attachments is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for FileBird.
- WP Attachments has been around longer: since 2012, against 2018 for FileBird.
Line by line
FileBird leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FileBird |  WP Attachments |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #213 | #3,904 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 201.5K | 1.4K |
| Rating | 4.7(1.1K) | 4.5(43) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.44 | ×0.83 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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