Manage WordPress files from one interface
Advanced File Manager Pro is a WordPress file management and document library solution for working with files directly from the WordPress dashboard. It is intended for developers, site administrators, and beginners who want to manage files without moving between WordPress, FTP clients, or hosting control panels.
The plugin supports essential file operations including copy, paste, rename, edit, delete, upload, download, and archive creation. It can also access files inside and outside the WordPress root directory, allowing the file manager to be configured around specific development or document library requirements.
Flexible file and folder workflows
Set or modify the root directory path to control which location the interface works with. Files can be uploaded and moved through a drag-and-drop interface, while icon and list views provide different ways to browse folders. Directory size calculation helps review the space used by folders.
Archive management supports creating, extracting, and working with ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, and BZIP2 archives. This makes it possible to package files or unpack archives without leaving the WordPress administration area. The interface also includes light and elegant themes, plus keyboard shortcuts for faster file management.
Advanced File Manager Pro includes previews for PDFs, images, and media files, helping users review content before downloading it. Path privacy protection can hide actual file paths from users, while role-based access controls can restrict access according to WordPress user roles and permissions.
Frontend file management
The Pro version adds frontend file management through a dedicated Advanced File Manager block or shortcode. This allows logged-in and non-logged-in users to access file management on the frontend when configured by the site administrator. Access can be controlled through user roles and permissions, making the feature suitable for selected document libraries or controlled file areas.
Frontend management can be useful when visitors, members, clients, or contributors need to upload, download, or organize files without entering the WordPress dashboard. The plugin also supports access to files beyond the WordPress root directory, which can help when a document library needs a configurable location.
Additional tools
The code editor includes an AI Agent described as helping create, edit, and customize code inside the File Manager. A DigitalOcean Spaces connection is identified as coming soon, with planned management, upload, and organization of files from the interface.
The plugin is presented as an FTP-free way to handle common file tasks from WordPress. Toolbar controls and a right-click context menu provide access to operations such as copying, renaming, editing, deleting, uploading, downloading, and creating archives.
Installation and first use
Install Advanced File Manager Pro on the WordPress site and activate it. Open the file manager, choose or configure the root directory path, and select the preferred icon or list view. Review available role permissions before providing access to other users. For frontend management, add the Advanced File Manager block or shortcode and configure the intended user access.
