by Saad Iqbal 4.8 (438 reviews)

Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution

Name: Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution
Rating: 4.8 (438 reviews)
Author: Saad Iqbal

Use Advanced File Manager to manage WordPress files, create archives, and build document libraries—all directly from your WordPress dashboard!

Advanced File Manager ranks #307 among WordPress.org plugins with 100,000+ active installations, a 4.8/5 rating from 438 reviews, and was last updated Sep 9, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 7 (Current: 7.1)

v5.4.14 Current Version v5.4.14

Updated 1 week ago Last Update on 09 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 9 hours ago Last Refreshed on

Top 1% by installs Downloads +239.2% this week Actively maintained

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#307

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Active Installs

100K+

-47.5%

KW Avg Position

2.2

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Downloads

5.8M

+1,061 today

Support Resolved

100%

— No change

Rating

96%

Review 4.8 out of 5

4.8 (438 reviews)

Next Milestone 200K

Total Progress 88.3%

100K+ 200K+

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8,000,000

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Reviews & Ratings

4.8

438 reviews

Overall 96%

413 (94%)

6 (1%)

4 (1%)

11 (3%)

Support Threads Overview

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Unresolved

Total Threads

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Unresolved

100%

Resolution Rate

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

13 known vulnerabilities on record · 11 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

Aug 15, 2026

Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution [file-manager-advanced] < 5.4.13

CVE-2026-11565 · Fixed in v5.4.13
Aug 15, 2026

Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution [file-manager-advanced] < 5.4.13

CVE-2026-15009 · Fixed in v5.4.13
Jun 15, 2026

Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution [file-manager-advanced] < 5.4.12

CVE-2026-6382 · Fixed in v5.4.12
Aug 12, 2025

Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution [file-manager-advanced] < 5.4.0

CVE-2025-0818 · Fixed in v5.4.0
May 7, 2025

Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution [file-manager-advanced] < 5.3.2

CVE-2025-47688 · Fixed in v5.3.2
Mar 6, 2025

Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution [file-manager-advanced] < 5.3.0

CVE-2024-13805 · Fixed in v5.3.0
Jan 16, 2025

Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution [file-manager-advanced] < 5.2.14

CVE-2024-13333 · Fixed in v5.2.14
Dec 2, 2024

Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution [file-manager-advanced] < 5.2.11

CVE-2024-11391 · Fixed in v5.2.11
Sep 25, 2024

Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution [file-manager-advanced] < 5.2.9

CVE-2024-8126 · Fixed in v5.2.9
Sep 25, 2024

Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution [file-manager-advanced] < 5.2.9

CVE-2024-8725 · Fixed in v5.2.9

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Plugin Details

Version: 5.4.14
Last Updated: Sep 09, 2026
Requires WP: 4.0+
Tested Up To: 7
PHP Version: 7.0 or higher
Author: Saad Iqbal

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8
Reviews: 438
Support Threads: 5
Resolved: 100%

Keywords

advance-file-manager document management file manager ftp wp file manager

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners and developers who want to manage server files without using FTP clients or hosting control panels. It solves file management by adding a dashboard-based file manager with document library capabilities, including access to directories outside the WordPress root.

Copy, paste, rename, edit files
Create Zip archives
Access directories outside WordPress root
Frontend file management block/shortcode
Quick PDF previews
Drag-and-drop file upload
Directory size calculation
Archive extraction (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution

Yes, you can access folders outside the WordPress root directory. Just go to the plugin settings and modify the root path as needed.

Yes, the plugin allows you to connect supported cloud storage apps like Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, pCloud, Cloudflare R2, and Google Cloud. Once connected, you can browse, upload, download, and organize your cloud files directly from the WordPress dashboard without switching tabs or using external tools.

Yes, you can zip and extract archives of any folder or file instantly.

Yes, the plugin offers a similar experience to FTP clients. You can preview, edit, and manage files or folders directly from your WordPress dashboard without using any external software.

Please report security bugs found in the source code of the Advanced File Manager Pro plugin through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin.

If you face any issues, reach out to our expert support team. You can contact us directly via the support page for prompt assistance.

Yes, with the Pro version, you can manage files using a powerful frontend file manager for logged-in and non-logged-in users using shortcodes.

Yes, Advanced File Manager is a secure alternative. It offers features like user role restrictions, path privacy, and controlled file operations to enhance site security.

You can perform all essential file operations by using the toolbar or right-click context menu directly from your WordPress dashboard.

Yes, you can preview PDFs, images, and media files directly in the file manager without downloading them.