WordPress plugin comparison
PixelVault vs File Manager
At a glance
- File Manager has more active installs: 1M+, against 200+ for PixelVault.
- On a typical day, File Manager is downloaded about 21,518 times, PixelVault about 19.
- File Manager is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 1,493 reviews, against 4.0 from 4 reviews.
- PixelVault was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Oct 30, 2026 for File Manager.
- PixelVault resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for File Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- File Manager has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for PixelVault.
Line by line
File Manager leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PixelVault |  File Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,507 | #45 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 949 | 773.1K |
| Rating | 4.0(4) | 4.6(1.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.48 | ×1.80 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2.4 |
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