WordPress plugin comparison
Shared Files vs User Private Files
At a glance
- Shared Files has more active installs: 3K+, against 1K+ for User Private Files.
- On a typical day, Shared Files is downloaded about 97 times, User Private Files about 70.
- Both are rated 4.4 out of 5.
- User Private Files was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 21, 2026 for Shared Files.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Shared Files has been around longer: since 2018, against 2021 for User Private Files.
Line by line
Shared Files leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shared Files |  User Private Files |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,617 | #5,301 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.8K | 3.6K |
| Rating | 4.4(34) | 4.4(57) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.94 |
| Last release | 19 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 8.2 |
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