WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 79% 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. ★★★★★ tidros

   1mo ago

   When a plugin achieves an average rating of 4.8 stars from nearly 300 reviews, that is no coincidence.WPIDE set out to make WordPress file management more convenient, and it has succeeded perfectly. Not only is it extremely practical, but it also saves a huge amount of time by eliminating the need for an FTP client and making virtually all file management available directly within WordPress. But alongside the excellent core idea, reliability is just as important – and that is exactly what I have experienced over the past four months while using WPIDE: no bugs, no freezing, no slowdowns; it simply does its job.I would especially highlight the exceptionally logical and easy-to-navigate interface, which is a major advantage given the large number of options available. Thanks to this, the plugin requires virtually no learning time, and of course, I never had to contact support. Thanks to the developer for this excellent tool, which is generously provided to the WordPress community for FREE!

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2. ★★★★★ MyCoach

   1mo ago

   <font dir=”auto” style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font dir=”auto” style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>J’ai découvert WPIDE par hasard et c’est vraiment top, il est très pratique à utiliser</font></font>. Je le recommande. <font dir=”auto” style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font dir=”auto” style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>Merci</font></font> This topic was modified 3 days, 7 hours ago by MyCoach.

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3. ★★★★★ David

   2mo ago

   I needed to edit a theme and didn’t have FTP access. With the plugin, I was able to do it quickly.

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4. ★★★★★ Novakim

   3mo ago

   Hands down the best file editor I’ve used.

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5. ★★★★★ Eli

   3mo ago

   It’s easy to use and has most of the features most people would need in the free version.

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6. ★★★★★ DonQuicky

   3mo ago

   I started to use this plugin a couple of months ago and I am so satisfied that I intalled it on several other projects of mine. Keep on going creating great stuff!

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7. ★★★★★ raniagk

   3mo ago

   WPIDE helped me solve many problems on many websites and do my tasks without having to wait for cpanel login, which might delay me a few days sometimes

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8. ★★★★★ tjanson

   4mo ago

   What else can I say? A great and straightforward tool.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 3.5.7 security : Strengthened request validation for authenticated WPIDE admin actions. 3.5.7
2. — Version 3.5.6 fix : Restored the File Editor admin sidebar route so it opens the editor instead of bouncing back to File Manager. new : Added separate editor settings for Autocompletion and the Info Bar, both enabled by default. fix : 3.5.6
3. — Version 3.5.5 fix : Updated bundled Composer libraries to reduce plugin conflicts and PHP 8.5 deprecation noise. security : Upgraded symfony/http-foundation to the supported 5.4 LTS line. update : Refreshed bundled Composer packages i 3.5.5
4. — Version 3.5.3 update : Freemius SDK update v2.12.2 3.5.3
5. — Version 3.5.2 support : WordPress future 6.8 release update : Freemius SDK update v2.11.0 3.5.2
6. — Version 3.5.1 support : WordPress 6.7 update : Freemius SDK update v2.9.0 fix : Minor fixes 3.5.1

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

1. High · 7.2 WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor <= 3.5.7 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2026-08-05 CVE-2026-66440 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 3.5.7 Patched in 3.5.8
2. Medium · 4.3 WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor <= 3.5.6 - Cross-Site Request Forgery ↗
   2026-07-02 CVE-2026-57766 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Affects <= 3.5.6 Patched in 3.5.7
3. Medium · 6.1 Freemius <= 2.10.1 - Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via url Parameter ↗
   2026-04-30 CVE-2024-13362 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 3.5.1 Patched in 3.5.2
4. Medium · 5.3 WPIDE <= 3.4.9 - Unauthenticated Full Path Dislcosure ↗
   2024-10-14 CVE-2024-9546 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 3.4.9 Patched in 3.5.0
5. Medium · 6.1 Freemius SDK <= 2.5.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via fs_request_get ↗
   2023-07-18 CVE-2023-33999 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects 3.0 - 3.4.6 Patched in 3.4.7
6. Medium · 4.9 WPide <= 2.6 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read ↗
   2022-08-09 CVE-2022-35235 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') Affects <= 2.6 Patched in 3.0
7. High · 7.2 WPide <= 2.6 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗
   2022-08-09 CVE-2022-40217 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 2.6 Patched in 3.0
8. High · 7.2 WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor <= 2.6 - Authenticated (Admininstrator+) Local File Inclusion ↗
   2022-08-03 CVE-2022-2261 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') Affects <= 2.6 Patched in 3.0

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2025-10-31 50K+ → 40K+ down after 1 days in tier
2. 2025-10-30 40K+ → 50K+ up after 3 days in tier
3. 2025-10-27 50K+ → 40K+ down after 1 days in tier
4. 2025-10-26 40K+ → 50K+ up after 2 days in tier
5. 2025-10-24 50K+ → 40K+ down after 2 days in tier
6. 2025-10-22 40K+ → 50K+ up after 4 days in tier
7. 2025-10-18 50K+ → 40K+ down after 2 days in tier
8. 2025-10-16 40K+ → 50K+ up after 7 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).

• WP Editor 20K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags B
• Simple Editor Control 10+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B
• E Enable Theme and Plugin Editor (WPMU) 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags D
• File Manager 1M+ installs · 4.6★ · 1 shared tag A
• FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager 200K+ installs · 4.6★ · 1 shared tag A
• FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager 200K+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A

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WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor: 40K+ active installs, 4.8★ (301 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-25. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/wpide