Advanced File Manager Pro lets site administrators manage WordPress files from the dashboard and configure a frontend file area for a document library. Set the root directory to a location inside or outside the WordPress root, then work with its contents without switching to an FTP client or hosting control panel.

Choose a location and manage files

Use the toolbar or right-click menu to copy, paste, rename, edit, delete, upload, and download files. Drag and drop to upload or move items. Search and sort files, revisit recent directories, calculate folder sizes, or choose multiple files and folders for bulk operations. Icon or grid and list views provide different ways to browse.

Chunked uploads support large files and folders. You can set a maximum upload size in the plugin settings, though the effective limit also depends on WordPress and hosting server configuration. The dashboard includes storage usage information and file manager settings.

Preview, edit, and package files

Preview PDFs, pictures, video, and audio in the file manager, with thumbnails to help identify images. Create and extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, and BZIP2 archives. The built-in code editor works with file editing and PHP debugging; the Pro AI assistant can help generate, edit, and personalize code. File and path name sanitization and UTF-8 normalization support consistent names.

Light and elegant themes and keyboard shortcuts are available for common file tasks. Email notifications can alert administrators when files or folders are created or deleted, and customers can be informed when their files are removed.

Configure frontend access

Pro offers frontend file management through the Advanced File Manager block or a shortcode. Administrators can configure access for logged-in users and enable public access for visitors. Role and individual-visitor controls, operation permissions, private folders, and personalized user folders let administrators set who can view or manage files. Path privacy can hide actual file paths from users, and file activity logs record operations for review.

For a frontend file area, add the block or shortcode and configure the intended user access and permitted operations. Review access settings before making a library available to logged-in users or visitors.

Connect storage and database tools

Pro lists integrations for Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, pCloud, Cloudflare R2, Wasabi, and Google Cloud Storage. DigitalOcean Spaces and Azure Blob Storage are listed as coming soon. Pro also includes Slack notifications for file activity and WP Adminer integration for accessing and managing the WordPress database.

Set up the file manager

After activating the extension, open the file manager, configure its root directory, and choose an icon or list view. Review user permissions before providing access. To use frontend file management, add the Advanced File Manager block or shortcode and set the intended access rules.