Shared Files – File Upload & Download Manager

77 Quality Score

Active Installs

16/30

At 4,000 active installs the plugin has a modest user base, far smaller than the 80,000 to 1,000,000 installs seen on the leading alternatives in this category.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was last updated on June 22, 2026, and is tested against WordPress 7.0 with a PHP 7.2 minimum, which signals an actively maintained codebase keeping pace with current core releases.

User Rating

13/15

An 88 out of 100 from 34 ratings indicates strong satisfaction among the small group of users who have reviewed it, though the sample size is limited.

Support Health

8/15

Only one support thread exists and it was resolved, giving a 100 percent resolution rate, but a single thread is too small a data point to draw firm conclusions about ongoing support quality.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full marks for compatibility, with confirmed testing on WordPress 7.0 and a modern PHP 7.2 minimum requirement that most current hosts will meet.

Scores higher than 55% of indexed plugins

About

File management plugin featuring file upload, download manager, statistics and download log.

Active Installs 4k+

Rating ★★★★ 4.4/5

Last Updated 2026-09-07 11:07am GMT

Requires WordPress 6.2+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 7.2+

Security History

14 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 Critical 3 High 10 Medium

Most recent: August 28, 2026

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Shared Files Pro < 1.7.68 & Shared Files Free < 1.7.67 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion Critical

August 28, 2026 Patched in ["1.7.67"] CVE-2026-12513

Shared Files Pro < 1.7.70 & Shared Files Free < 1.7.67 - Unauthenticated Limited File Upload Medium

August 26, 2026 Patched in ["1.7.67"] CVE-2026-12514

Shared Files – File Upload & Download Manager <= 1.7.69 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Server-Side Request Forgery Medium

August 24, 2026 Patched in ["1.7.70"] CVE-2026-78269

Shared Files – Frontend File Upload Form & Secure File Sharing <= 1.7.64 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal Medium

June 5, 2026 Patched in ["1.7.65"] CVE-2026-49112

Shared Files – Frontend File Upload Form & Secure File Sharing < 1.7.58 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Download Medium

March 30, 2026 Patched in ["1.7.58"] CVE-2025-15433

Shared Files <= 1.7.48 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via sanitize_file Function High

June 2, 2025 Patched in ["1.7.49"] CVE-2025-4392

Shared Files – Frontend File Upload Form & Secure File Sharing <= 1.7.42 - Limited Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via File Upload High

January 30, 2025 Patched in ["1.7.43"] CVE-2024-13504

Shared Files <= 1.7.28 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure Medium

August 9, 2024 Patched in ["1.7.29"] CVE-2024-43230

Shared Files <= 1.7.19 - Missing Authorization Medium

May 7, 2024 Patched in ["1.7.20"] CVE-2024-34438

Shared Files <= 1.7.5 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting High

September 21, 2023 Patched in ["1.7.6"] CVE-2023-4819

Freemius SDK <= 2.5.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via fs_request_get Medium

July 18, 2023 Patched in ["1.7.3"] CVE-2023-33999

Freemius SDK <= 2.4.2 - Missing Authorization Checks Medium

March 4, 2022 Patched in ["1.6.72"] CVE-2022-4974

Shared Files – Easy Download Manager and File Sharing Plugin with Frontend File Upload <= 1.6.60 - Cross-Site Scripting Medium

October 18, 2021 Patched in ["1.6.61"] CVE-2021-24856

Shared Files – Easy Download Manager and File Sharing Plugin with Frontend File Upload <= 1.6.56 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

September 15, 2021 Patched in ["1.6.57"] CVE-2021-24736

What It Does

Shared Files is a WordPress plugin that lets visitors upload and download files through your site while giving admins a dashboard to manage, categorize, and track those files. It logs every download and provides basic statistics so you can see what is being accessed and by whom. The tool is geared at sites that need a straightforward file portal without integrating a full LMS or ecommerce solution.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small to mid-sized sites that need a dedicated file repository, such as course material libraries, client deliverable portals, document sharing for distributed teams, or membership content access. It is a good match for users who want upload forms, download tracking, and basic organization without paying for premium file management add-ons. Agencies, freelancers, and small nonprofits will get the most out of it.

Who Should Skip It

If you need a full media library folder system inside WordPress, FileBird or FileOrganizer will serve you better. High-traffic sites needing enterprise-grade download infrastructure should look at Download Monitor instead.

The Bottom Line

Shared Files is a solid, actively maintained file upload and download plugin with strong ratings and modern compatibility, though its 4,000 installs place it well behind the category leaders. It is a sensible choice for smaller sites that need a focused file portal and do not require the feature depth of Download Monitor or the media library focus of FileBird. The overall quality score of 76.83 out of 100 reflects a capable niche tool rather than a category leader.

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