WordPress plugin comparison
If File Exists vs Random File
At a glance
- Random File has more active installs: 70+, against 30+ for If File Exists.
- On a typical day, If File Exists is downloaded about 8 times, Random File about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- If File Exists was updated more recently: Apr 18, 2025, against Apr 8, 2025 for Random File.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- Random File has been around longer: since 2004, against 2009 for If File Exists.
Line by line
Random File leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  If File Exists |  Random File |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,687 | #18,738 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 173 | 85 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.10 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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