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File Manager Pro - Filester
by Ninja Team 4.9 (152 reviews)

File Manager Pro - Filester

Best WordPress file manager without FTP access. Edit code with built-in editor, upload files, download plugins, download themes, manage wp directory, …

File Manager Pro ranks #448 among WordPress.org plugins with 100,000+ active installations, a 4.9/5 rating from 152 reviews, and was last updated Sep 7, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1
v2.1.3 Current Version v2.1.3
Updated 1 week ago Last Update on 07 Sep, 2026
Refreshed 12 hours ago Last Refreshed on
Top 1% by installs Downloads -65% this week Actively maintained
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Rank
#448
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Active Installs
100K+
-20.4%
KW Avg Position
5.8
0.2 worse
Downloads
1.4M
+744 today
Support Resolved
67%
— No change
Rating
98%
Review 4.9 out of 5
4.9 (152 reviews)

Next Milestone 200K

Total Progress 9.5%
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Growth Needed
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Active Installs
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Rank Changes

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Active Installs 0,000,000+
Growth +0.0%
Peak 0,000,000

Downloads Growth

500 1K 1.5K 2K 2.5K 3K 3.5K 09-09-2026 10-09-2026 11-09-2026 12-09-2026 13-09-2026 14-09-2026 15-09-2026 16-09-2026
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Reviews & Ratings

4.9
152 reviews
Overall 98%
5
145 (95%)
4
1 (1%)
3
3 (2%)
2
0 (0%)
1
3 (2%)

Support Threads Overview

Resolved
Unresolved
3
Total Threads
2
Resolved
1
Unresolved
67%
Resolution Rate

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

11 known vulnerabilities on record · 7 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

  1. File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 2.1.1

    CVE-2026-6382 · Fixed in v2.1.1

  2. File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.9

    CVE-2025-0818 · Fixed in v1.9

  3. File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.9

    CVE-2025-52710 · Fixed in v1.8.9

  4. File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.9

    CVE-2025-3234 · Fixed in v1.8.9

  5. File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.7

    CVE-2024-12331 · Fixed in v1.8.7

  6. File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.5

    CVE-2024-8066 · Fixed in v1.8.5

  7. File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.6

    CVE-2024-9669 · Fixed in v1.8.6

  8. File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.3

    CVE-2024-7031 · Fixed in v1.8.3

  9. File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.1

    CVE-2023-4861 · Fixed in v1.8.1

  10. File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.1

    CVE-2023-4862 · Fixed in v1.8.1

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Plugin Details

Version
2.1.3
Last Updated
Sep 07, 2026
Requires WP
3.0+
Tested Up To
7.1
PHP Version
N/A
Author
Ninja Team

Support & Rating

Rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9
Reviews
152
Support Threads
3
Resolved
67%

Keywords

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners and administrators who need to manage server files and directories from the dashboard. It solves the problem of requiring FTP or cPanel access to view, edit, upload, download, and organize WordPress files.

  • Drag & drop interface
  • Smart context menu
  • Built-in advanced code editor
  • Create/extract archives
  • Multiple languages supported
  • RTL supported
  • Multi-root support
  • Hidden files/folders options

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about File Manager Pro - Filester

Yes, Filester is completely free and comes with all the premium features built in. There is no paid tier, no upgrade prompts, and no feature locked behind a paywall.
Yes. Filester includes user authority settings that let you define access rights per user role. You can restrict which file extensions are visible or locked, set root path access, control file visibility, and limit uploadable file types and maximum file sizes. This keeps sensitive files protected from unauthorized users.
No, Filester lets you browse, upload/download/edit and manage your WordPress file directory. To manage WordPress media library or download entire media folders with your organized structure, you'll need the FileBird plugin.
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