by Ninja Team 4.9 (155 reviews)

File Manager Pro – Filester

Name: File Manager Pro – Filester
Rating: 4.9 (155 reviews)
Author: Ninja Team

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 #445 among WordPress.org plugins with 100,000+ active installations, a 4.9/5 rating from 155 reviews, and was last updated Oct 27, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1.4

v2.1.5 Current Version v2.1.5

Updated 5 days ago Last Update on 27 Oct, 2026

Refreshed 18 hours ago Last Refreshed on

Top 1% by installs Downloads +329.2% this week Actively maintained

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#445

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Active Installs

100K+

-12.2%

KW Avg Position

5.2

0.2 better

Downloads

1.8M

+291 today

Support Resolved

100%

— No change

Rating

98%

Review 4.9 out of 5

4.9 (155 reviews)

Next Milestone 200K

Total Progress 9.9%

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Reviews & Ratings

4.9

155 reviews

Overall 98%

148 (95%)

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Support Threads Overview

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Total Threads

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Unresolved

100%

Resolution Rate

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

12 known vulnerabilities on record · 8 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

Sep 26, 2026

File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 2.1.3

CVE-2026-85081 · Fixed in v2.1.3
Jun 15, 2026

File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 2.1.1

CVE-2026-6382 · Fixed in v2.1.1
Aug 12, 2025

File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.9

CVE-2025-0818 · Fixed in v1.9
Jun 19, 2025

File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.9

CVE-2025-52710 · Fixed in v1.8.9
Jun 13, 2025

File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.9

CVE-2025-3234 · Fixed in v1.8.9
Dec 18, 2024

File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.7

CVE-2024-12331 · Fixed in v1.8.7
Nov 27, 2024

File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.7

CVE-2024-8066 · Fixed in v1.8.7
Nov 27, 2024

File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.6

CVE-2024-9669 · Fixed in v1.8.6
Aug 2, 2024

File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.3

CVE-2024-7031 · Fixed in v1.8.3
Sep 19, 2023

File Manager Pro – Filester [filester] < 1.8.1

CVE-2023-4861 · Fixed in v1.8.1

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.1.5
Last Updated: Oct 27, 2026
Requires WP: 3.0+
Tested Up To: 7.1.4
PHP Version: N/A
Author: Ninja Team

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9
Reviews: 155
Support Threads: 3
Resolved: 100%

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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