File Manager is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Bit Apps. With a rating of 4.3★ from 202 reviews.
File Manager is a WordPress app, with a 4.3 average rating from 202 reviews, as of Sep 11, 2026.
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File Manager is a WordPress app. It holds a 4.3★ average from 202 reviews on WordPress.
Pros
No standout positives in the measured data.
Cons
−No declared third-party integrations on the listing — verify compatibility with your existing tools before installing
How File Manager works
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File Manager lets you manage your WordPress files easily right from your dashboard, no need for FTP or cPanel!
Bit File Manager is an advanced WordPress file management plugin with a built-in code editor. It allows you to edit, upload, delete, move, rename, archive, and extract files and folders right from your WordPress dashboard.
A secure and easy solution for file management and code editing in WordPress without FTP access.
Every operation (copy, paste, rename, etc.) can be done with a few clicks or drag-and-drop, making file management fast. The intuitive and responsive interface ensure that even beginners can manage theme/plugin files, code snippets, and media folders without confusion.
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Bit File Manager also smoothly integrates with the WordPress Media Library. Uploaded images, PDFs, and zip files can be added to your media folders automatically. This way, managing media folders and other assets is as easy as working with local files, directly in your site’s dashboard.
🔥Quick Highlights of File Manager Plugin
Frontend Access: Easily enable the file manager for frontend users.
Shortcode Support: Add Bit File Manager anywhere on your site using shortcodes.
Personal User Folder: Each user gets a unique private folder.
Public User Folder: All users can share a common folder.
User Role Folder: Shared folders based on user roles.
User Role Permission: Set permissions for each user role.
User Permission: Set permissions for individual users.
File Type Control: Choose what file types can be uploaded/downloaded.
File Size Control: Set the max file upload size.
Operation Control: Support and manage 13+ file operations for users and roles.
Key Advantages of File Manager
Granular Shortcode Support: Place the file manager plugin anywhere on your site.
User Role Permission: Admins can control who can read, write, edit, delete, upload, download, archive, extract, etc.
Personal Folder Privacy: Every user’s private folder is only accessible by them.
Shared Public Folders: Let all users access and share files in a common folder.
Operation Control: Fine-tune 13+ operations for users/roles to keep your WordPress files safe.
Chunked Upload: Upload large files in parts for reliability.
Direct Upload to Folder: Send files right where you need them.
Custom Archive Names: Specify archive names during file creation.
File Browsing History: Track your navigation through folders.
Fully Responsive: Manage files on desktop, tablet, or phone.
⚡ Bit File Manager Features Deep Dive ⚡
Operations (Edit, Upload, Download, Delete)
Perform all typical file and folder operations: copy, move, upload, create, rename, archive, extract, edit, download, cut, duplicate, paste, delete, and more.
Use-case: Admins can manage plugin files such as Contact Form, LMS, WooCommerce, and more with ease.
User-Friendly UI
The light, clean, and intuitive UI means easy file management for This plugin is simple and easy for everyone. You don’t need any complicated guides.
Drag & Drop
Upload files/folders by dragging from your computer to your site.
Use-case: Instantly edit any file or action hook (like Contact Form) with just a drag-and-drop upload.
List & Icon Views
Switch between list and icon layouts to suit personal admin preferences.
FTP & cPanel Alternative
Manage your files and folders directly in WordPress without extra FTP or cPanel steps.
Supported Archives
Work with all major archive formats: zip, rar, 7z, tar, gzip, bzip2.
Use-case: Easily package any plugin folder (like Contact Form) for debugging or transfer.
Image & File Editing
Open and edit files (including images) directly from the file manager.
Quicklook & Preview
Preview common file types (before download) so you can check your work instantly.
Directory Size Calculation
Monitor directory/builder/plugin sizes to manage your resources.
Use-case: Easily view Page Builder, WooCommerce, or LMS folder usage.
Video & Audio Preview/Play
Preview and play video/audio files without leaving WordPress.
updated elfinder to 2.1.66
File Search & Sort
Efficiently search and sort to locate any file or folder.
Use-case: Search files/folders for plugins like Contact Form, WooCommerce, or LMS.
Automatic Media Sync
Keep media in sync automatically within WordPress.
Trash Folder
Easily restore deleted files or folders from trash as needed.
Use-case: Return WooCommerce, Contact Form, or LMS plugin files you may have deleted.
High-Performance Backend
Built for speed and stability when managing site files.
No Database Needed
Using the local file system plugin is simple and easy for everyone. No database setup or storage bloat.
Keyboard Shortcuts Available
Navigate and manage files even faster via keyboard shortcuts.
Multiple File/Folder Selection
Select and manage several files/folders simultaneously.
Use-case: Batch-select and bulk-edit plugin assets.
Move/Copy with Drag & Drop
Easily move or copy files between folders using intuitive drag & drop.
Use-case: Organize plugin files quickly (Contact Form, WooCommerce, LMS).
Rich Context Menu & Toolbar
Access smart, organized menus for all file management actions.
Thumbnails for Images
Preview images with thumbnail views for quicker identification.
Auto-resize on Upload
Images get automatically resized as you upload them.
UTF-8 Naming Support
Ensures your file/folder names work everywhere.
Name/Path Sanitizer
Automatic cleaning and correction of all file names and folder paths.
Folder Upload
Upload one or more folders directly from your device.
Use-case: Upload a complete plugin folder in one step.
Chunked File Upload
Upload large files more reliably by chunking them.
Direct Upload to Folder
Send files/folders into the right folder in a single action.
Create Archive with Custom Name
Choose a custom name when creating archives.
Use-case: Make archives for plugin files (Contact Form, WooCommerce, LMS) by setting your filename.
File Browsing History
Track visited folders for convenient backtracking.
Use-case: Review which plugin folders you’ve worked in recently.
Responsive Design
Manage your site’s files from desktop, tablet, or This plugin is simple and easy for everyone. wherever you are.
Compatibility
If you notice any compatibility issues with a third-party plugin or theme, please let us know through our support forum or our website.
Stay organized, empowered, and efficient with the Bit File Manager plugin. Simple and easy for everyone.
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Telemetry Data
Bit File Manager uses wp-telemetry to collect some telemetry data upon the user’s confirmation. This helps us to troubleshoot problems faster & make product improvements.
Wp-Telemetry DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY start gathering data; rather, it will gather basic telemetry data when a user allows it. We collect the data to ensure a great user experience for all our users.
External services
This plugin sends data to external services for certain features. Below is a summary of each service, what data is sent, and links to their terms and privacy policies.
Dropbox — Cloud file storage integration via OAuth/API. Authentication tokens are sent to Dropbox during the OAuth connection flow. No file content is sent unless the user explicitly uploads or downloads files through the integration.
* Terms: https://www.dropbox.com/terms
* Privacy: https://www.dropbox.com/privacy
Box — Cloud file storage integration via OAuth/API. Authentication tokens are sent to Box during the OAuth connection flow. No file content is sent unless the user explicitly uploads or downloads files through the integration.
Zoho Office Integrator — Online document editing service. File data is sent to Zoho servers when a user opens a document for editing through the integration.
* Terms: https://www.zoho.com/terms.html
* Privacy: https://www.zoho.com/privacy.html
OneDrive (Microsoft) — Cloud file storage integration via OAuth/API. Authentication tokens are sent to Microsoft during the OAuth connection flow. No file content is sent unless the user explicitly uploads or downloads files through the integration.
Online-Convert — File format conversion API. File data is sent to Online-Convert servers when a user converts a file to a different format through the integration.
* Terms: https://www.online-convert.com/terms
* Privacy: https://www.online-convert.com/privacy
Photopea — Online image editor opened in an iframe. When a user clicks Edit on a supported image file and chooses the Photopea editor, the image is sent to Photopea’s hosted service for editing and the result returned. No file data is sent unless the user explicitly opens an image with this editor.
* Terms: https://www.photopea.com/api/accounts
* Privacy: https://www.photopea.com/api/accounts
Pixo — Online image editor opened in an iframe. Requires a Pixo API key configured by the site admin. When a user clicks Edit on a supported image and chooses Pixo, the image is sent to Pixo’s hosted service for editing and the result returned. No file data is sent unless the user explicitly opens an image with this editor.
* Terms: https://pixoeditor.com/terms-of-service/
* Privacy: https://pixoeditor.com/privacy-policy/
Standardized capabilities
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File Manager is a WordPress app by Bit Apps. It holds a 4.3-star average from 202 reviews on WordPress.
About File Manager on the WordPress Plugin Directory
File Manager is one of the apps AppRanks tracks on the WordPress Plugin Directory. We refresh public marketplace data — pricing, rating, review count, category position, featured-section memberships — within the per-marketplace freshness targets published on our methodology page, and we publish the snapshot here exactly as it appears on the source marketplace. There is no proprietary score on this page; everything you see is mirrored from the live listing at our last crawl. If you are evaluating File Manager against alternatives, the independent listing audit scores it against the same rubric we apply to every app on the platform — listing completeness, rating health, review velocity, merchandising, and ranking consistency. The audit also surfaces a prioritized recommendation list, so a developer can see exactly which fixes would move the score most. For market context, browse the full WordPress app index to see how this app's metrics compare against others on the same marketplace.
