WordPress plugin comparison
Shared Files vs Iptanus File Upload
At a glance
- Iptanus File Upload has more active installs: 10K+, against 3K+ for Shared Files.
- On a typical day, Iptanus File Upload is downloaded about 395 times, Shared Files about 97.
- Both are rated 4.4 out of 5.
- Iptanus File Upload was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 21, 2026 for Shared Files.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Iptanus File Upload has been around longer: since 2013, against 2018 for Shared Files.
Line by line
Iptanus File Upload leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shared Files |  Iptanus File Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,617 | #1,871 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.9K | 17.6K |
| Rating | 4.4(34) | 4.4(117) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.96 |
| Last release | 19 days ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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