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Well-Known File Manager

200+ installs · #11,380 most popular

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File Upload Types by WPForms
Shares 1 of Well-Known File Manager's 2 tags.
Most installed
File Upload Types by WPForms
40K+ active installs.
Best rated
File Manager
4.3 out of 5 from 202 reviews.
Most recently updated
File Manager
Updated on Oct 29, 2026.
  1. File Upload Types by WPForms

    by Syed Balkhi

    Easily allow WordPress to accept and upload any file type extension or MIME type, including custom file types.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #882
    Rating
    4.0(20)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  2. File Manager

    by Bit Apps

    Manage WordPress files and folders from your dashboard with a built-in code editor: upload, edit, delete, move, rename, and archive, no FTP needed.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,451
    Rating
    4.3(202)
    Updated
    12 days ago

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  3. Media File Sizes

    by Jason LeMahieu (MadtownLems)

    Easily see how much disk space (in KB, MB, & a percentage of your quota) each of your uploaded files takes up.

    Installs
    1K+
    Rank
    #5,729
    Rating
    4.1(15)
    Updated
    5 years ago

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  4. Hotlink File Prevention

    by swinggraphics

    Simple hotlink protection for individual files in the media library.

    Installs
    600+
    Rank
    #8,346
    Rating
    4.9(7)
    Updated
    2 years ago

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  5. AAM Protected Media Files

    by AAM Plugin

    Add-on to the free Advanced Access Manager plugin that protects media files from direct access for visitors, roles or users

    Installs
    500+
    Rank
    #8,674
    Rating
    5.0(2)
    Updated
    6 months ago

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  6. Reset file and folder permissions

    by Prakhar Bhatia

    A WordPress plugin to reset file permissions to 0644, directory permissions to 0755, and file/folder ownership for security and maintenance purposes.

    Installs
    200+
    Rank
    #11,281
    Rating
    5.0(3)
    Updated
    5 months ago

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  7. Open Files In New Window or Tab

    by Andy Brudtkuhl

    Makes any link to a file open in a new tab by adding 'target="_blank"' to the link.

    Installs
    80+
    Rank
    #17,649
    Rating
    1.0(1)
    Updated
    12 years ago

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  8. s2member Secure File Uploader

    by Lew Ayotte

    A s2member add-on that allows you to upload a file to the s2member-files/ secure directory and automatically insert a link into your post.

    Installs
    80+
    Rank
    #17,455
    Rating
    3.0(4)
    Updated
    13 years ago

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  9. Exclude Files for AIO WP Migration

    by Awais

    Files & Folder Excluder for All-in-One WP Migration.

    Installs
    80+
    Rank
    #17,655
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    11 months ago

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  10. Random File

    by Scott Reilly

    Retrieve the name, path, or link to a randomly chosen file or files in a specified directory.

    Installs
    70+
    Rank
    #18,738
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    1 year ago

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  11. AJAX File Upload

    by DevriX

    Fast and easy front-end WordPress file uploader with shortcodes fully extensible

    Installs
    50+
    Rank
    #20,116
    Rating
    4.8(6)
    Updated
    10 years ago

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  12. /well-known-uris/

    by mrose17

    "Well-Known URIs" for WordPress!

    Installs
    50+
    Rank
    #20,106
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    10 years ago

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