Filevue is the #8 ranked featured app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 4 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Filevue is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Lucian Radu. With a rating of 5.0★ from 4 reviews, it currently ranks #8 in the Featured category.
AppRanks data: Filevue ranks #8 in Featured on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 13% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Filevue is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Featured category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 4 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Lucian Radu — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (4) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Filevue works
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🌐 Visit the website: https://filevue.app
🛟 Get support: https://www.filevue.app/support/
Filevue turns your WordPress site into a private client portal. Create clients, upload files into organized folders, and give each client their own login where they can view, download, and acknowledge documents, upload their own files, and update their personal details and password from My Account. No WordPress account needed.
Your site name is used for all branding. No “Powered by” labels, no third-party logos. The portal adapts to your WordPress admin color scheme automatically.
Useful Links
🌐 Official Website
🎥 Video Overview
📥 Download Filevue Free (WordPress.org)
🛟 Filevue Support Portal — official help from the Filevue team (tickets, setup, bug reports)
💬 WordPress.org Support Forum — public community Q&A on wordpress.org (not the Filevue portal above)
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Filevue Free vs Filevue Pro Filevue Free is available on WordPress.org and includes everything you need to run a secure client portal for a small practice or team.
Filevue Pro removes usage caps and unlocks advanced tools for agencies and growing businesses. Compare plans and pricing on filevue.app.
Included in Filevue Free
Up to 5 clients, 20 folders, 100 files, and 2 staff members
Private client portal with encrypted logins (no WordPress account for clients)
Client self-service: upload files to folders, update profile details (name, email, phone, address), and change password from the portal
Drag-and-drop uploads, custom folders with icons and colors, inline PDF/image/MP4 preview, and PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx) uploads
Editable data sheets with Excel export
Branded credential and new-file email notifications
Built-in SMTP with Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo presets
Portal Manager and Portal Contributor team roles
One-click portal preview as any client
Basic portal appearance controls (button colors, accent, border radius) in Settings
Multiple projects per client, staff portal, and activity notifications (within free usage caps)
Last Seen tracking, client search, pagination, and data protection options
Admin update banner when a new version is available
Multilingual admin and portal strings (22 bundled languages)
Filevue Pro adds
Unlimited clients, folders, files, and staff
Portal Design — full white-label customiser: login and dashboard styling, typography, presets, custom CSS, JSON import/export, and branded email themes
Telegram alerts — real-time notifications when files are viewed, downloaded, or acknowledged
Image compression — automatic JPEG/PNG resizing on upload
Activity log CSV export from the Notifications page
Elementor widgets — Login Form, Folder Tree, Recent Files, Client Header, plus dynamic tags and Theme Builder support (Elementor Pro)
Priority support through the Filevue Support Portal
When you reach a free-plan cap, Filevue shows clear upgrade prompts on the Home page, View Clients, and Edit Client screens. You can still browse, download, and delete existing content normally.
Upgrade to Filevue Pro Purchase a license on filevue.app. Monthly, annual, and lifetime billing options are available at checkout.
🏠 Single Site (1 WordPress site) — Purchase Pro — from $49.99/year
🏢 Agency (up to 5 sites) — Purchase Agency — from $99/year
♾️ Unlimited (unlimited sites) — Purchase Unlimited — from $149.99/year
After purchase, install or update to the Pro package and activate your license under Filevue in the WordPress admin.
Features at a Glance
Private client portal – each client gets a unique login with access to only their files
Document acknowledgment – clients or staff can acknowledge they have reviewed documents, with automatic tracking of who acknowledged and when
Client self-service – clients upload files, update personal details, and change their password from the portal
Drag-and-drop file uploads – upload single or multiple files from the admin or from the client portal
Custom folders – organize files with named folders, SVG icons, and accent colors
Drag to reorganize – move files between folders without reloading the page
Inline file preview – clients can view PDFs, images, and MP4 videos directly in the browser
Video and presentation uploads – upload MP4 for inline playback, plus PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx) for download
Editable data sheets – attach spreadsheets to folders with rows, columns, and Excel export
Branded email notifications – send credentials on setup and automatic alerts every time new files are uploaded
Built-in SMTP – configure email delivery with one-click presets for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo
Team roles – assign Portal Manager or Portal Contributor roles to staff members
One-click portal preview – preview the portal as any client without sharing credentials
Portal appearance – basic styling in Settings (Free); full Portal Design customiser (Pro)
Toggle file extensions – show or hide file extensions in folder listings
AES-256-CBC encryption – client passwords and SMTP credentials are encrypted at rest
Auto-created portal page – the /client-portal/ page is set up on activation with no manual steps
Session security – client sessions expire after 1 hour with manual logout available
Data protection – choose whether plugin data is preserved or deleted on uninstall
Client Management Create and manage clients from a clean admin dashboard.
Create clients with a unique Client ID, encrypted password, optional email, and internal notes.
Organize work into multiple projects per client (Pro users with higher volume often rely on unlimited caps).
Search, filter, and paginate your client list.
View client details in a quick-view modal to copy credentials, check file stats, and open the portal link.
Preview the portal as any client with one click. No need to copy or share credentials.
File Uploads and Folders Upload and organize client files without leaving the admin. Clients can also upload files directly from their portal.
Drag-and-drop single or multi-file uploads (admin and client portal).
Create named folders with custom SVG icons and accent colors.
Drag files between folders to reorganize instantly.
Supported formats: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx), images (PNG, JPG, GIF), text, ZIP, RAR, and MP4 video (inline player in the portal).
Toggle file extension visibility from the Settings page.
Client Portal A dedicated, branded login page for your clients.
Automatically created at /client-portal/ on activation. No setup needed.
Clients log in with their Client ID and password. No WordPress account required.
Collapsible folder tree with icons and colors matching the admin setup.
Acknowledge documents – clients and staff can acknowledge they have reviewed documents. A green checkmark appears on acknowledged files showing who acknowledged it and when.
Upload files to any folder from the portal (upload button on each folder).
My Account profile panel: clients update name, email, country, phone, address, and notes, and change their password without contacting you.
Inline preview for PDFs, images, and MP4 videos. No download required for those types.
PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx) uploads are supported for secure download from the portal.
Secure one-click downloads verified with nonces and path validation.
Sessions expire after 1 hour. Clients can log out at any time.
Customize basic portal colors from Settings (Free) or use Portal Design for full white-label control (Pro).
Data Sheets Share structured data alongside files.
Attach editable spreadsheets to any folder. Add rows, columns, and multiple sheets.
Clients see a read-only view of data sheets in the portal.
Download any data sheet as an Excel file. Available to both admins and clients.
Email Notifications Keep clients informed without manual effort.
Send branded HTML emails with portal link, Client ID, and password.
Clients are automatically notified every time new files are uploaded to their folder. No manual follow-up needed.
All emails use your site name and are styled to match your brand.
Pro: customise email header, colours, and footer from Portal Design > Emails.
SMTP Configuration Reliable email delivery built in.
Configure SMTP with a test-before-save approach. Settings activate only after a successful test.
One-click presets for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo with step-by-step guidance.
SMTP passwords encrypted at rest using AES-256-CBC.
Team Access Share portal management with your team without giving full site access.
Portal Contributor – can manage clients and upload files, but cannot change settings or delete content.
Portal Manager – full portal access including settings, user management, and content deletion.
Both roles see only the Filevue menu. No access to the rest of WordPress.
Staff portal – staff log in on the same portal page (separate tab) and see only projects assigned to them.
Security Built with security in mind at every level.
Client passwords encrypted with AES-256-CBC using your site’s AUTH_KEY.
Upload directory protected with .htaccess rules and a silent index.php.
Every action (download, upload, delete, login) is nonce-verified with path traversal protection.
Data protection toggle to choose whether plugin data is preserved or removed on uninstall.
Supported languages Filevue includes translation files for the WordPress admin and client portal. The Site Language list under Settings > General is provided by WordPress core. If a language (for example Nederlands) is missing there, install the WordPress language pack first via Filevue > Settings (Install buttons) or Dashboard > Updates > Languages, then select it as the site language.
English (default)
Arabic (ar)
Chinese (Simplified) (zh_CN)
Dutch (nl_NL, nl_BE)
French (fr_FR)
German (de_DE)
Hindi (hi_IN)
Romanian (ro_RO)
Russian (ru_RU)
Spanish (es_ES)
Translation files live in languages/ as .po and compiled .mo pairs.
Support Development Filevue Free is open source on WordPress.org. If it saves you time or helps your business, consider supporting continued development:
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Category rankings
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Where Filevue stands in the Featured category
Filevue ranks #8 of 66 apps in the Featured category, placing it in the top 13% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Filevue?
Filevue is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 4 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Featured category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Lucian Radu.
Who uses Filevue?
Currently around 70 active stores have installed Filevue. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Featured category on WordPress.
Where does Filevue rank on WordPress?
Filevue currently sits at position #8 in the Featured category on WordPress. That places it in the top 12% of 66 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.