by Jono Alderson 5 (2 reviews)

Well-Known File Manager

Name: Well-Known File Manager
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Author: Jono Alderson

Manage files in the .well-known directory with ease.

Well-Known File Manager ranks #11,530 among WordPress.org plugins with 200+ active installations, is #684 of 4,555 in the Security category, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, and was last updated Dec 16, 2025. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 6.8.9 (Current: 7.1.1)

v1.4.10 Current Version v1.4.10

Updated 9 months ago Last Update on 16 Dec, 2025

Refreshed 9 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#684 of 4,555 in Security Top 25% by installs Downloads -39.3% this week

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#11,530

+26 this week

Active Installs

200+

-27.5%

KW Avg Position

93.5

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Downloads

+12 today

Support Resolved

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100%

Review 5 out of 5

5 (2 reviews)

Next Milestone 300

Total Progress 81%

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Reviews & Ratings

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.4.10
Last Updated: Dec 16, 2025
Requires WP: 5.6+
Tested Up To: 6.8.9
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Jono Alderson

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Reviews: 2
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for developers, site owners, and administrators who need to manage .well-known directory files on their WordPress site. It solves the problem of creating and maintaining standardized files like security.txt and app associations without manual server configuration or technical setup.

Toggle switches to enable/disable files
Physical file creation in directory
Built-in content editor
Default templates for common files
Content validation
Priority support for security.txt, assetlinks.json
Automatic cleanup when disabled
Preserves files on deactivation

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Well-Known File Manager

Currently, the plugin supports a predefined set of .well-known files. Custom file support may be added in future versions.

The plugin creates actual physical files in your .well-known directory when enabled, and removes them when disabled. This ensures maximum compatibility across all hosting environments.

Yes! The plugin works with any standard WordPress hosting environment. Since it creates physical files, it doesn't require any special server configuration or .htaccess modifications.

Your .well-known files are NOT deleted when you deactivate or uninstall the plugin. The plugin preserves all your files and settings in the database. When you reactivate the plugin, your configuration will be restored exactly as it was. This ensures your important .well-known files remain accessible even if you temporarily deactivate the plugin.

Yes! The plugin is designed to work with WordPress caching plugins. Since files are served directly by the web server, they bypass WordPress caching entirely for optimal performance.