File Manager
by Bit Apps · Uncategorized
Also makes 8 other plugins · 58.3K+ installs across the portfolio →
Manage WordPress files and folders from your dashboard with a built-in code editor: upload, edit, delete, move, rename, and archive, no FTP needed.
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Health
A 85/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈19K estimated
Momentum
-28%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “ftp” and “files” for “task manager” and “file management”. “ftp” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “task manager” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “files” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #18. “file management” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
85 health vs 58 average across 25,736 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.6%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 1.6M lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,769 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 7 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 2 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.3★ over 202 reviews, smoothed to 4.26★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
63
Momentum
Gaining ground
+1.8
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
66%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+1.7
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp file manager your tag | #4 | #5 | up 4 |
| file manager your tag | #5 | #6 | 0 |
| wordpress file manager your tag | #6 | #5 | up 3 |
| task manager | #4 | #4 | up 3 |
| file | #7 | #8 | down 1 |
| elfinder file manager | #3 | #3 | up 1 |
| file management | #6 | #7 | down 1 |
| htaccess file editor | #4 | #4 | up 2 |
| asset manager | #8 | #8 | 0 |
| file manage | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| frontend file edit | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| frontend file manager | #5 | #5 | up 1 |
| file size | #9 | #7 | down 1 |
| file rename | #6 | #6 | 0 |
| files your tag | #18 | #16 | down 2 |
| cpanel | #11 | #8 | up 4 |
| file editor | #12 | #13 | up 3 |
| file download | #12 | #11 | up 5 |
| files manager | #7 | #8 | up 3 |
| max upload file size | #12 | #9 | 0 |
| ftp your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
203 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 157 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “ftp” and “files” for “task manager” and “file management”. “ftp” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “task manager” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “files” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #18. “file management” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 46.9K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
7
releases in the last 12 months
2d ago
latest release · v7.0 · 29 Oct 2026
42
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5 months ago and the previous band took 4.2 years to cross, so the real count is still just under 20K.
Install history since 3 Jun 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ ducsd4mo ago
The best file manager plugin ever!!! I needed to edit a plugin file on a server which doesn’t have FTP support – and this plugin allowed me to find, edit and save the file in 2 minutes! Pure magic! Thank you very much for this! This topic was modified 6 days, 2 hours ago by ducsd.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ JINGU YOUN1.2y ago
File Manager is a plugin that allows you to easily find, edit, and save files without FTP access.Quickly editing and processing code within your own website is easy. Bit File Manager makes this possible. While there are many file manager plugins, I recommend Bit File Manager for its simple and easy-to-use interface. Easy installation and easy-to-use interface. The plugin is regularly updated and has excellent support. It’s lightweight. While it’s in the same league as other file manager plugins, this one demonstrates their pride and dedication. I highly recommend giving it a try. I’m impressed by Bitapps’ support and the prompt response to any issues you report. I saw them at WordCamp2025. I was impressed by their friendly guidance and explanations, and their consideration for users. I highly recommend them and encourage you to give them a try. File Manager는 쉽게 ftp 접속 없이 파일을 찾아 수정하고 저장할 수 있는 플러그인 입니다.자체적인 사이트내에서 빠르게 코드를 수정하고 처리하는 일은 쉬운 일입니다. 그것을 가능하게 하는 것이 Bit File Manager입니다. 여러 File Manager 플러그인이 존재하지만 쉽고 간략한 인터페이스에 쉽게 사용할 수 있어Bit File Manager 을 추천드리고 싶습니다.1. 간단한 설치와 쉬운 인터페이스에서의 사용2. 플러그인의 업데이트는 잘되고 있다는 점과 지원이 좋습니다.3. 가벼운 리소스를 가진 플러그인이라는 점이 좋습니다.여러 File Manager 플러그인과 동일한 선상이지만 그들의 자부심과 노력이 보이는 플러그인중 하나입니다. 저는 한번 사용해보시길 추천 한번 드리고 싶습니다.Bitapps의 서포트와 문제점등을 제보한다면 그들은 친절한 안내와 빠른 체크와 대응을 준비한다는 점을 인상적입니다.저는 wordcamp2025에서 그들을 보았습니다. Bit File Manager 에 대한 친절한 안내와 설명 그리고 사용자들을 생각하는 좋은 인상을 받았습니다. 저는 추천과 더불어 한번 사용해 볼 것을 권장드립니다.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ realtebo4dma1.6y ago
On old Wp is causing a lot of js errors and simply doesn’t work. Perfect on new installations This topic was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by realtebo4dma.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kleinig2.0y ago
Intuitive and easy to use. I had an issue updating to the latest version but Bit-Apps support assisting me in resolving this issue promptly and with little fuss
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Susanta Paul2.3y ago
Working seamlessly with any theme.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bmp43222.6y ago
pleasant to work. Once everything is set up correctly, it can be easily used by the team
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Jan Schalkx2.6y ago
This plugin is helping me a lot. I have been playing around with it for a few days now and am impressed, what I can do with it for our volunteers group at the club. I like the simplicity in the way it works. Thank you so much!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Jan Soucek2.6y ago
Simple and works well, satisfaction
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 6.9 New: Per-user permissions are now enforced per target path across all volumes, with clearer file-manager-only scope hints Fix: WordPress admin submenu now stays highlighted on the active page (Home, Logs, Settings, Permi 6.9
- — Version 6.8.9 Fix: Minimized editor windows now appear as a floating dock at the bottom of the screen Fix: Double-clicking a file now opens it in the code editor Fix: Editor dialog z-index layering and viewport height Fix: ESC key han 6.8.9
- — Version 6.8.8 fix: file manager not showing up due to version mismatch 6.8.8
- — Version 6.8.7 chore: updated elfinder to 2.1.66 chore: updated php packages 6.8.7
- — Version 6.8.5 chore: revamped UI chore: updated php packages 6.8.5
- — Version 6.8.4 Feat: Added option to sync with WordPress media library. If this is enabled and target upload path is within WordPress upload directory then, files uploaded using file manager will be visible in WordPress media library. 6.8.4
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 13 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (7.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2026-08-04 CVE-2026-17542 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 6.9.0 Patched in 6.9.1
- 2026-08-04 CVE-2026-17540 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 6.9.0 Patched in 6.9.1
- 2026-08-04 CVE-2026-17541 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 6.9.0 Patched in 6.9.1
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress <= 6.7 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Uploads ↗2025-06-02 CVE-2025-1725 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 6.7 Patched in 6.8
- Patched Medium · 6.8 Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress <= 6.5.7 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited JavaScript File Upload ↗2024-10-04 CVE-2024-8743 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 6.5.7 Patched in 6.5.8
- Patched High · 8.8 Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress <= 6.5.5 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗2024-09-09 CVE-2024-7770 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 6.5.5 Patched in 6.5.6
- Patched High · 8.1 Bit File Manager 6.0 - 6.5.5 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Race Condition ↗2024-09-04 CVE-2024-7627 Improper Control of Generation of Code Affects 6.0 - 6.5.5 Patched in 6.5.6
- Patched Low · 2.2 File Manager <= 6.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary OS File Access via Path Traversal ↗2023-11-20 CVE-2023-5907 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 6.2 Patched in 6.3
- Patched High · 8.8 Bit File Manager – 100% free file manager for WordPress <= 5.2.2 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Creation/Upload/Deletion ↗2022-03-14 CVE-2022-0403 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 5.2.2 Patched in 5.2.3
- 2018-03-02 CVE-2018-7204 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File Affects <= 5.0.0 Patched in 5.0.2
- Patched High · 8.8 Bit File Manager <= 4.1.4 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload ↗2017-03-01 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects < 4.1.5 Patched in 4.1.5
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 5 languages, 2 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Manage WordPress files and folders from your dashboard with a built-in code editor: upload, edit, delete, m..."
- ! Has a FAQ Only 2 questions in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 2 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("built for"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook and 5 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 38 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 12,811 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "wordpress file manager", "wp file manager" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-06-13 20K+ → 10K+ down after 1529 days in tier
- 2022-04-06 30K+ → 20K+ down after 387 days in tier
- 2021-03-15 50K+ → 30K+ down after 1353 days in tier
- 2017-07-01 40K+ → 50K+ up after 61 days in tier
- 2017-05-01 30K+ → 40K+ up after 90 days in tier
- 2017-01-31 20K+ → 30K+ up after 167 days in tier
- 2016-08-17 7K+ → 20K+ up after 148 days in tier
- 2016-03-22 1K+ → 7K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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File Manager Pro – Filester 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 4 shared tags A -
File Manager 1M+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags B -
Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A -
Digital Asset Manager 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager 200K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
Bulk Media Register 8K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
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