by Mitchell Bennis 4.3 (27 reviews)

Simple File List

Name: Simple File List
Rating: 4.3 (27 reviews)
Author: Mitchell Bennis

Simple File List is a powerful WordPress file manager. Publish a file library anywhere on your site — let users browse, download, upload, share and pl …

Simple File List ranks #3,931 among WordPress.org plugins with 3,000+ active installations, is #432 of 5,310 in the Utilities & Tools category, a 4.3/5 rating from 27 reviews, and was last updated Jul 2, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 7 (Current: 7.1.4)

v6.3.11 Current Version v6.3.11

Updated 4 months ago Last Update on 02 Jul, 2026

Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on

#432 of 5,310 in Utilities & Tools Top 5% by installs

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Active Installs

3K+

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KW Avg Position

9.6

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Downloads

207K

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Rating

86%

Review 4.3 out of 5

4.3 (27 reviews)

Next Milestone 4K

Total Progress 87.1%

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Reviews & Ratings

4.3

27 reviews

Overall 86%

20 (74%)

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3 (11%)

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

29 known vulnerabilities on record · 12 in the last 24 months · checked 1 month ago

Aug 19, 2026 UNPATCHED

Simple File List [simple-file-list] <= 6.3.11 (unfixed)

CVE-2026-16617 · No fix released
Aug 19, 2026 UNPATCHED

Simple File List [simple-file-list] <= 6.3.11 (unfixed)

CVE-2026-16616 · No fix released
Jul 7, 2026

Simple File List [simple-file-list] < 6.3.9

CVE-2026-57382 · Fixed in v6.3.9
Jun 19, 2026

Simple File List [simple-file-list] < 6.3.8

CVE-2026-11912 · Fixed in v6.3.8
Jun 19, 2026

Simple File List [simple-file-list] < 6.3.8

CVE-2026-11911 · Fixed in v6.3.8
Jun 19, 2026

Simple File List [simple-file-list] < 6.3.8

CVE-2026-12119 · Fixed in v6.3.8
Feb 9, 2026

Simple File List [simple-file-list] < 6.1.16

CVE-2026-24953 · Fixed in v6.1.16
Dec 24, 2025 UNPATCHED

Simple File List [simple-file-list] <= 6.1.18 (unfixed)

CVE-2025-68591 · No fix released
Jul 28, 2025

Simple File List [simple-file-list] < 6.1.15

CVE-2025-54021 · Fixed in v6.1.15
Jul 12, 2025

Simple File List [simple-file-list] < 4.2.3

CVE-2020-36847 · Fixed in v4.2.3

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Plugin Details

Version: 6.3.11
Last Updated: Jul 02, 2026
Requires WP: 6.0+
Tested Up To: 7
PHP Version: 8.1 or higher
Author: Mitchell Bennis

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.3
Reviews: 27
Support Threads: 1
Resolved: 0%

Keywords

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

Simple File List is for WordPress site owners who need to let visitors or team members browse, download, and upload files directly on their site. It solves the problem of relying on FTP or third-party cloud storage to exchange files, keeping everything on the site owner's own server.

Shortcode-based file library
Role-based access control
Table, Tiles or Flex display
Inline media player
Email file sharing
Front-end file uploading
Bulk file management with File Ops Bar
Custom file directory

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Simple File List

Anyone who needs to share, organize or exchange files with clients, customers, students or coworkers -- directly from their WordPress website.

No. Files are stored in a dedicated folder inside your WordPress uploads directory (or any custom path you specify), completely separate from the Media Library.

Yes. You can limit the file manager and/or the upload form to everyone, logged-in users only, or admins only. For granular per-user or per-role file access control, see the File Access Manager extension.

No -- by default a duplicate filename gets a series number appended (e.g. filename_(2).ext). You can allow overwrites by unchecking that option in the Upload Settings tab.

Yes. Place the [eeSFL] shortcode on any page, post or widget area. Upgrade to Pro to display different folders in different locations.

Only if the file manager is publicly visible. If you restrict access to logged-in users or admins, search engines will not index those files.

Yes. Choose from Table, Tiles or Flex layouts plus light, dark or no theme. The CSS is easy to override for anyone with basic CSS knowledge. See the Instructions tab in the plugin admin for details.

Yes. Hook into any of the provided custom action hooks: Uploaded, Added, Removed, Deleted, Edited, Listed, Loaded, Scanned.

The default is the maximum your host currently allows, which is detected automatically. You can set a lower limit in the Upload Settings tab.

Absolutely. Reach out through the WordPress support forum or directly via simplefilelist.com.