Pretty file list
v0.4by smartredfox · updated 14 years ago
A plugin that lists files attached to the current post/page.
- Rank
- #15,621
- Up21 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 129
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.3K
- 8,274 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Pretty file list at a glance
Pretty file list is a WordPress plugin by smartredfox with 100+ active installs, the #15,621 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.4 came out on Mar 19, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “download link”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats67 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Pretty file list |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 129 · -3.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 134 |
Rank over time
#15,621 · up 61 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,621 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,642 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,597 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,570 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,570 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,597 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,646 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,633 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,647 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,678 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,667 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,652 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,673 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,682 |
Growth %
Average -0.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.78% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.73% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 5, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 19, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Pretty file list
How many websites use Pretty file list?
Pretty file list is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,621 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Pretty file list been downloaded?
8,274 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Pretty file list last updated?
Version 0.4 came out on Mar 19, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Pretty file list compatible with the latest WordPress?
Pretty file list’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Pretty file list still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Pretty file list have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Pretty file list?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 129 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 8.3K |
| Author | smartredfox |
| First released | Mar 5, 2012 |
| Version | 0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 19, 2012 |
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