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File Manager Pro – Filester v2.0
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1 === File Manager Pro - Filester ===
2 Contributors: ninjateam
3 Donate link: https://ninjateam.org/wordpress-media-library-folders/
4 Tags: file manager, wordpress file manager, wp file manager, files, download plugin
5 Requires at least: 3.0
6 Tested up to: 6.8
7 Stable tag: 2.0
8 License: GPLv2 or later
9 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
10
11 Advanced File Manager and Code Editor. Best WordPress file manager without FTP access. No need to upgrade because this is PRO version.
12
13 == Description ==
14
15 Filester is a WP File Manager Pro plugin, but you can download and use it completely for free. It comes with all the **premium features** of other WordPress advanced file manager plugins out there.
16
17 Filester helps you manage **WordPress configuration files**, while [FileBird](https://1.envato.market/FileBird-Folders-Plugin) allows you to manage/upload/download **media library folders**.
18
19 With Filester - File Manager Pro, you can copy, paste, create an archive, download, upload, edit, delete, preview, duplicate, and get info of the WordPress configuration and directory files **without FTP access**.
20
21 This file manager plugin is dedicated to boosting your productivity in managing WordPress. All necessary file operations are fully provided and tested on a variety of servers and browsers.
22
23 Another thing you will appreciate about it is the clean and compact UI/UX, which makes editing and transferring directory files and folders extra fast.
24
25 **Did you know?**
26 More than [700,000 WordPress websites](https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/09/millions-of-sites-targeted-in-file-manager-vulnerability-attacks/) were attacked during September 2020.
27 Malicious bots are looking to exploit vulnerable versions of WP file manager plugins.
28 Fortunately, Filester comes with this vulnerability **fixed**!
29 Filester poses no risk to you, so rest assured! 🤗
30
31 ###⚡️ FEATURES
32
33 - **Drag & drop interface:** Easily move and arrange files
34 - **Smart context menu:** Right-click on any files to make operations
35 - **Manage files and folders:** Copy, move, upload, create folder/file, rename, duplicate, etc.
36 - **Built-in advanced code editor:** Integrated development environment ACE Editor, CodeMirror, CKEditor, TinyMCE, and others
37 - **Flexible configuration:** Access rights, uploadable file types/extensions, maximum file size limit, and more
38 - **Create/extract archives:** .zip, .rar, .xz, .tar, .gzip
39 - **Great UI/UX design:** Clean, high-quality & productivity-driven
40 - **User authority settings:** File extensions to be locked, file visibility, root path access, .htaccess file
41 - **Edit media files:** Using Photopea & TUI Image Editor
42 - **Multiple languages supported:** English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Japanese, etc.
43 - **RTL supported:** Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, Kurdish, etc.
44
45 ###🙌 OTHER FEATURES
46
47 - Local file system
48 - Simple client-server API based on JSON
49 - List and icon view
50 - Multi-root support
51 - Hidden files/folders options
52 - Set hidden files for other users
53 - Root path for each user role
54 - Easy to navigate
55 - 6 themes for your preferred interface
56
57 ###🔑 HOW IT WORKS
58
59 Filester plugin helps you easily manage WordPress files so that you don’t have to access directories via FTP or cPanel.
60
61 This plugin creates a new menu **File Manager** in your WordPress dashboard. From then on, you can view all server files, configuration, and media files on your current WordPress website.
62
63 You can edit, copy, upload/download files/folders to your server from File Manager section. This toolbar is similar to the settings in an FTP client. It allows you to preview, edit, upload, download, duplicate and delete files or folders.
64
65 With Filester, it's easy to modify the auto-update mechanism with each new version of WordPress. You can quickly **search for specific text or code** within your WordPress files and replace it efficiently.
66
67 With built-in code editors, you can edit code files with syntax highlighting and code completion features for themes, plugins, and custom code snippets. It takes one click to download a plugin's **ZIP file** to your local storage. It helps track changes made to files and revert to previous versions if needed.
68
69 All webmasters can also [download WordPress media library](https://ninjateam.org/download-wordpress-media-library/) using Filester download options as well.
70
71 ###🎏 COMPATIBILITY
72
73 Filester works seamlessly with all major WordPress themes, page builders, and website builders.
74
75 💙 **Like Filester?** [Share your experience](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filester/reviews/?filter=5) and empower other users to manage WordPress like a pro.
76
77 👉 Check out NinjaTeam [WordPress tutorials](https://ninjateam.org/category/tutorials/).
78
79 = CREDIT =
80 Big thanks to elFinder - open-source file manager for web.
81
82 == Installation ==
83 Manual installation is easy and takes less than one minute.
84
85 1. Download the plugin from wordpress.org, unpack it and upload the **[Filester]** folder to your **wp-content/plugins/** directory.
86 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins‘ menu in WordPress.
87 3. Go to your main **WordPress menu > File Manager** to use.
88
89 You’re done. Enjoy.
90
91 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
92 = Is it compatible with WordPress 6.8? =
93 Definitely yes! We’re always up-to-date to give you the best experience in using our plugin.
94
95 = Do all folders work the same way as they do in FTP client? =
96 Yes. You can click on any folder / file to preview or edit its content. The file will be opened in a pop-up, so you can make changes and save it.
97
98 = Is Filester free? =
99 Yes, Filester is totally free and full-fledged with premium features. You won't be asked to upgrade to any pro versions. We make it free because we think every WordPress user deserves file manager resources.
100
101 = How can I get support if I encounter issues with Filester? =
102 You can [create a new topic](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filester/#new-topic-0), and we'll come back shortly for a quick fix.
103 Otherwise, feel free to reach us at [Ninja Team Support Center](https://ninjateam.org/support/).
104
105
106 == Screenshots ==
107 1. WP file manager for WordPress directory
108 2. Filester general settings
109 3. Filester user role restriction settings
110 4. Top free file manager plugins comparison chart
111
112 == Changelog ==
113
114 = Sep 12, 2025 - Version 2.0 =
115 - Updated: Elfinder library ver 2.1.66
116 - Added: Icon Refresh folder
117
118 = Jun 28, 2025 - Version 1.9 =
119 - Fixed: Authenticated (Subscriber+) Directory Traversal to Arbitrary File Deletion
120
121 = Jun 11, 2025 - Version 1.8.9 =
122 - Fixed: Patchstack security report
123
124 = May 15, 2025 - Version 1.8.8 =
125 - Improved: Prevent abuse via modified .htaccess file
126 - Fixed: A vulnerability due to missing file type validation
127
128 = Dec 17, 2024 - Version 1.8.7 =
129 - Fixed: Security (CVE ID: CVE-2024-8066)
130
131 = Nov 25, 2024 - Version 1.8.6 =
132 - Fixed: Security
133
134 = Nov 12, 2024 - Version 1.8.5 =
135 - Fixed: Security
136
137 = Aug 7, 2024 - Version 1.8.4 =
138 - Fixed: Plugin missing .js / 403 error query
139
140 = Aug 1, 2024 - Version 1.8.3 =
141 - Fixed: Unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check
142
143 = Dec 18, 2023 - Version 1.8.2 =
144 - Updated: Elfinder library to version 2.1.62
145
146 = Sep 12, 2023 - Version 1.8.1 =
147 - Fixed: Security for multisite
148
149 = Sep 8, 2023 - Version 1.8 =
150 - Fixed: Security issue
151
152 = Jun 27, 2022 - Version 1.7.6 =
153 - Added: Recommend plugins
154
155 = Jun 20, 2022 - Version 1.7.5 =
156 - Added: Recommend plugins
157
158 = Dec 2, 2021 - Version 1.7.4 =
159 - Fixed: Conflict with plugin Nested Pages
160
161 = Jul 8, 2021 - Version 1.7.3 =
162 - Fixed: User role restrictions
163 - Fixed: Image notification
164
165 = Mar 25, 2021 - Version 1.7.2 =
166 - Fixed: Small bug
167
168 = Mar 25, 2021 - Version 1.7.1 =
169 - Fixed: Small bug
170
171 = Mar 25, 2021 - Version 1.7 =
172 - Improved: UI
173 - Fixed: Small bug
174
175 = Mar 15, 2021 - Version 1.6.1 =
176 - Fixed: Small bug
177
178 = Feb 3, 2021 - Version 1.6 =
179 - Added: MIME type logic for user roles
180 - Added: URL field
181 - Fixed: Image and PDF preview
182 - Fixed: Some small bugs
183
184 = Jan 11, 2021 - Version 1.5.2 =
185 - Added: MIME type support for .xlsb and .xlsm files
186 - Fixed: Compatibility with older WordPress versions
187 - Fixed: CSV file upload
188
189 = Dec 17, 2020 - Version 1.5.1 =
190 - Updated: jQuery UI to latest version
191
192 = Dec 10, 2020 - Version 1.5 =
193 - Updated: Elfinder to latest version
194 - Improved: Compatibility with WordPress 5.6
195
196 = Aug 7, 2020 - Version 1.4.1 =
197 - Fixed: Display issue in WordPress multisite menu
198 - Fixed: Windows 10 theme not working on Linux servers
199
200 = Jul 2, 2020 - Version 1.4 =
201 - Improved: Double-click to open or preview file
202 - Fixed: Some small bugs
203
204 = Jun 24, 2020 - Version 1.3 =
205 - Improved: Icon styling
206 - Fixed: Language selection
207 - Fixed: Private CSS/JS handling
208 - Fixed: Some small bugs
209
210 = Jun 16, 2020 - Version 1.2 =
211 - Fixed: Trash issue
212 - Fixed: Some small bugs
213
214 = May 29, 2020 - Version 1.1 =
215 - Fixed: Some small bugs
216 - Improved: UI
217
218 = May 8, 2020 - Version 1.0 =
219 - Initial release