WordPress plugin comparison
Folders vs WP Extra File Types
At a glance
- Folders has more active installs: 90K+, against 40K+ for WP Extra File Types.
- On a typical day, Folders is downloaded about 1,898 times, WP Extra File Types about 63.
- Folders is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1,527 reviews, against 3.4 from 39 reviews.
- Folders was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 28, 2023 for WP Extra File Types.
- Folders is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.3.14 for WP Extra File Types.
Line by line
Folders leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Folders |  WP Extra File Types |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #485 | #826 |
| Active installs | 90K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 191.7K | 1.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(1.5K) | 3.4(39) |
| Support threads resolved | 88% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.3.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.88 | ×0.06 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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