Static File Browser
v1.0by Fabian Scheidt · updated 8 years ago
Lists the contents of /wp-content/uploads/static/ in the media selection popover
- Rank
- #63,852
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,414 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Static File Browser at a glance
Static File Browser is a WordPress plugin by Fabian Scheidt with fewer than 10 active installs, the #63,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 28, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 6 plugins tagged “explorer”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Static File Browser |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · +33.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#63,852 · up 4,975 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #63,852 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #53,811 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #66,578 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #70,406 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #70,354 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #65,499 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #56,073 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #68,827 |
Growth %
Average +2.92% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +100.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 28, 2018
- Last updated
- Aug 28, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Static File Browser
How many websites use Static File Browser?
Static File Browser is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #63,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Static File Browser been downloaded?
1,414 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Static File Browser last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 28, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Static File Browser compatible with the latest WordPress?
Static File Browser’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Static File Browser still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Static File Browser have?
No one has reviewed Static File Browser on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Static File Browser?
The plugins most like Static File Browser, by the tags they share, are Random File (70+), s2member Secure File Browser (70+) and File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | Fabian Scheidt |
| First released | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
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