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What The File vs WP File Version
At a glance
- What The File has more active installs: 40K+, against 10+ for WP File Version.
- On a typical day, What The File is downloaded about 169 times, WP File Version about 2.
- WP File Version has no reviews yet.
- What The File was updated more recently: Feb 19, 2026, against Oct 7, 2016 for WP File Version.
- What The File is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.6.30 for WP File Version.
- What The File has been around longer: since 2012, against 2016 for WP File Version.
Line by line
What The File leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  What The File |  WP File Version |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #892 | #43,961 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.3K | 40 |
| Rating | 4.9(883) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 4.6.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.77 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | – |
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