File Manager

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 24% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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1. ★★★★★ ducsd

   2mo 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.

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2. ★★★★★ JINGU YOUN

   1.0y 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.

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3. ★★★★★ realtebo4dma

   1.4y 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.

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4. ★★★★★ kleinig

   1.9y 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

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5. ★★★★★ Susanta Paul

   2.1y ago

   Working seamlessly with any theme.

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6. ★★★★★ bmp4322

   2.5y ago

   pleasant to work. Once everything is set up correctly, it can be easily used by the team

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7. ★★★★★ Jan Schalkx

   2.5y 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!

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8. ★★★★★ Jan Soucek

   2.5y ago

   Simple and works well, satisfaction

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — 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
2. — 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
3. — Version 6.8.8 fix: file manager not showing up due to version mismatch 6.8.8
4. — Version 6.8.7 chore: updated elfinder to 2.1.66 chore: updated php packages 6.8.7
5. — Version 6.8.5 chore: revamped UI chore: updated php packages 6.8.5
6. — 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

13 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. High · 8.8 File Manager 6.0 - 6.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read and Deletion via 'cmd' Query Parameter ↗
   2026-08-05 CVE-2026-15991 Missing Authorization Affects 6.0 - 6.9 Patched in 6.9.1
2. Medium · 4.3 Bit File Manager <= 6.9.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Exposure ↗
   2026-08-04 CVE-2026-17542 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 6.9.0 Patched in 6.9.1
3. Medium · 6.5 Bit File Manager <= 6.9.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read ↗
   2026-08-04 CVE-2026-17540 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') Affects <= 6.9.0 Patched in 6.9.1
4. Medium · 5.3 Bit File Manager <= 6.9.0 - Unauthenticated File Activity Log Disclosure ↗
   2026-08-04 CVE-2026-17541 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 6.9.0 Patched in 6.9.1
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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 ('Code Injection') Affects 6.0 - 6.5.5 Patched in 6.5.6
9. 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 ('Path Traversal') Affects <= 6.2 Patched in 6.3
10. High · 7.2 Bit File Manager <= 5.2.7 - Authenticated (Admin+) PHP Object Injection ↗
    2023-04-28 CVE-2022-47599 Deserialization of Untrusted Data Affects <= 5.2.7 Patched in 6.0
11. 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
12. High · 7.5 Bit File Manager <= 5.0.0 - Information Disclosure ↗
    2018-03-02 CVE-2018-7204 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File Affects <= 5.0.0 Patched in 5.0.2
13. High · 8.8 Bit File Manager <= 4.1.4 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload ↗
    2017-03-01 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Affects < 4.1.5 Patched in 4.1.5

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Translated into 5 languages, 2 at 90% or more

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1. 2026-06-13 20K+ → 10K+ down

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).

• File Manager Pro – Filester 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 4 shared tags A
• File Manager 1M+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A
• Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A
• FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager 200K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
• Bulk Media Register 8K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
• Library Viewer 400+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A

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File Manager: 10K+ active installs, 4.3★ (202 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/file-manager