Shared Files – File Upload & Download Manager
by Anssi Laitila · Uncategorized
Also makes 1 other plugin · 4K+ installs across the portfolio →
File management plugin featuring file upload, download manager, statistics and download log.
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Health
A 85/100
no flags
Active installs
3K+
≈4K estimated
Momentum
-5%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “upload”, “file manager” and “file upload” for “files”, “file management” and “movies”. “upload” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #22. “files” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “file manager” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #16. “file management” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “file upload” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “movies” sits at #15 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 25,756 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.0%
of downloads still active
At least 3K of 287.1K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,773 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 13 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 11 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 34 reviews, smoothed to 4.22★
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.
31
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.7
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
8%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| shared | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| files | #5 | #8 | down 4 |
| top shared | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| download manager your tag | #6 | #8 | down 1 |
| file sharing your tag | #7 | #10 | down 3 |
| upload files | #3 | #4 | down 1 |
| download log | #9 | #10 | 0 |
| file upload your tag | #11 | #15 | down 3 |
| download files | #4 | #8 | up 1 |
| file management | #13 | #16 | 0 |
| download | #16 | #17 | down 3 |
| file manager your tag | #16 | #22 | down 4 |
| file | #19 | #21 | down 8 |
| files upload | #7 | #12 | down 2 |
| upload your tag | #22 | #18 | down 7 |
| log files | #8 | #12 | down 3 |
| document sharing | #15 | #17 | down 1 |
| file download | #16 | #18 | down 8 |
| download counter | #15 | #10 | down 5 |
| max upload file size | #16 | #16 | down 6 |
158 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 108 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “upload”, “file manager” and “file upload” for “files”, “file management” and “movies”. “upload” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #22. “files” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “file manager” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #16. “file management” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “file upload” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “movies” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Slipping on “upload”. Down 7 places since 2026-09-19, now #22. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
- One page off on “file manager”. #16 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “file upload”. #11 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 11.8K · 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.
13
releases in the last 12 months
11d ago
latest release · v1.7.72 · 21 Oct 2026
13
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 98% run the current release. 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 “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band today and the previous band took 17 months to cross, so the real count is still just under 4K.
Install history since 11 May 2020
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-21 Version 1.7.72 (Free + All plans) Updated Freemius SDK to the latest version 1.7.72
- 2026-09-07 Version 1.7.71 (Free + All plans) Fixed an issue where saving a page containing the shortcode [shared_files] would return an error 1.7.71
- 2026-08-20 Version 1.7.70 (Free + All plans) Security: fixed an issue regarding unallowed file path when adding featured image. Reported by WPScan. (All plans) Security: Front end uploads for non-logged in users is now disabled by default, and ne 1.7.70
- 2026-08-10 Version 1.7.69 (All plans) New setting for front-end uploader: Rate limit: max. uploads per window (plugin settings, File upload tab), for logged in users (All plans) New setting for front-end uploader: Rate limit window size (in secon 1.7.69
- 2026-07-28 Version 1.7.68 (Free + All plans) Bug fixes (All plans) Fixed an issue where PHP warnings would appear in automatically sent email content (All plans) New setting for front-end uploader: Rate limit: max. uploads per window (plugin sett 1.7.68
- 2026-06-22 Version 1.7.67 (All plans) Fixed an issue where frontend upload failed when tag checkboxes were selected (Free + All plans) Tweaks and fixes (Free) Security: fixed an arbitrary file deletion issue via path traversal in the file deletio 1.7.67
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 15 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.7.72). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Critical · 9.1 Shared Files Pro < 1.7.68 & Shared Files Free < 1.7.67 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion ↗2026-08-28 CVE-2026-12513 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects < 1.7.67 Patched in 1.7.67
- Patched Medium · 5.3 Shared Files Pro < 1.7.70 & Shared Files Free < 1.7.67 - Unauthenticated Limited File Upload ↗2026-08-26 CVE-2026-12514 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects < 1.7.67 Patched in 1.7.67
- Patched Medium · 5.3 Shared Files – Frontend File Upload Form & Secure File Sharing <= 1.7.64 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal ↗2026-06-05 CVE-2026-49112 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 1.7.64 Patched in 1.7.65
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Shared Files – Frontend File Upload Form & Secure File Sharing < 1.7.58 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Download ↗2026-03-30 CVE-2025-15433 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects < 1.7.58 Patched in 1.7.58
- Patched High · 7.2 Shared Files <= 1.7.48 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via sanitize_file Function ↗2025-06-02 CVE-2025-4392 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.48 Patched in 1.7.49
- Patched High · 7.2 Shared Files – Frontend File Upload Form & Secure File Sharing <= 1.7.42 - Limited Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via File Upload ↗2025-01-30 CVE-2024-13504 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.42 Patched in 1.7.43
- 2024-08-09 CVE-2024-43230 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 1.7.28 Patched in 1.7.29
- 2023-09-21 CVE-2023-4819 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.5 Patched in 1.7.6
- 2023-07-18 CVE-2023-33999 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects 1.6.23 - 1.6.99 Patched in 1.7.3
- Patched Medium · 4.8 Shared Files – Easy Download Manager and File Sharing Plugin with Frontend File Upload <= 1.6.60 - Cross-Site Scripting ↗2021-10-18 CVE-2021-24856 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.6.61 Patched in 1.6.61
- Patched Medium · 4.8 Shared Files – Easy Download Manager and File Sharing Plugin with Frontend File Upload <= 1.6.56 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2021-09-15 CVE-2021-24736 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.6.57 Patched in 1.6.57
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.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 9 languages, 1 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
7 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 11 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 11 of 11 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("for businesses", "use this").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Multisite, YouTube, Dropbox, Google Drive and 1 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 23 headings and 10 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 9,435 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-11-01 4K+ → 3K+ down after 521 days in tier
- 2025-05-29 3K+ → 4K+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2025-05-25 4K+ → 3K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-05-24 3K+ → 4K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-05-23 4K+ → 3K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2025-05-21 3K+ → 4K+ up after 473 days in tier
- 2024-02-03 2K+ → 3K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2024-02-01 3K+ → 2K+ down after 13 days in tier
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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Download Manager 100K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B -
Download Monitor 80K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
File Upload Types by WPForms 40K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
Download Manager Addons for Elementor 6K+ installs · 3.4★ · 2 shared tags B -
Document Library Lite 4K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags A -
Lana Downloads Manager 3K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags B
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