Shafat Mahmud Khan

Frontend File Explorer is a modern, Windows Explorer–inspired file manager for WordPress. It gives you a clean admin interface to organize and share files plus a responsive frontend explorer powered by a simple shortcode.
Use it to create download areas for courses, client file portals, or resource libraries — without relying on heavy external file management tools.
The plugin provides a seamless experience for both administrators and frontend users:
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<li>Explorer-style UI: Navigate with breadcrumbs, toolbar actions, pagination, and Material Icons.</li>
<li>Dedicated Directory: Files are stored in a secured <code>wp-content/uploads/downloads</code> directory.</li>
<li>Admin Management: Create folders, upload files, delete items, and download ZIPs directly from the admin dashboard.</li>
<li>Frontend Integration: Embed the explorer anywhere using the <code>[frontend_file_explorer]</code> shortcode.</li>
<li>AJAX-Powered: Fast, smooth navigation and pagination without page reloads.</li>
<li>Translation Ready: Fully localized with the <code>frontend-file-explorer</code> text domain.</li>
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How to use the Explorer:
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Admin Interface: 
Navigate to File Upload in your WordPress admin sidebar. From this dedicated dashboard, administrators can create nested folders, upload bulk files (featuring multi-select and drag-and-drop), import existing Media Library assets, delete items, and download entire directories as ZIP archives.
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Frontend Shortcode: 
Embed the user-facing explorer interface on any Page, Post, or Custom Post Type using the following shortcode setup:
<pre><code>[frontend_file_explorer]
</code></pre>
(Renders the explorer starting at the root storage directory)
Advanced Shortcode Usage: 
You can explicitly define the starting folder path relative to the root <code>uploads/downloads</code> directory by using the <code>folder</code> attribute:
<pre><code>[frontend_file_explorer folder="/course-materials"]
[frontend_file_explorer folder="/clients/acme-corp"]
</code></pre>
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<li>Frontend Capabilities: Visitors browsing the frontend can view contents, click files to download them, and copy direct sharing links.</li>
<li>Security: Destructive or mutating actions (like file upload, folder creation, or deletion) remain strictly hidden and blocked from public visitors. They are only accessible to logged-in users who possess the WordPress <code>upload_files</code> capability.</li>
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Who is this plugin for?
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<li>Course creators who need a simple, branded downloads area.</li>
<li>Agencies and freelancers who share files with clients.</li>
<li>Site owners who want a lightweight, Explorer-like file manager in WordPress.</li>
</ul>

Frontend File Explorer

A modern, Windows Explorer–inspired file manager for WordPress with admin interface and frontend shortcode.

Shahjada

Shahriar Alam

W3 Eden, Inc.

Shafaet Alam

Razia Sultana

ohanspace

When you are using Elementor and Download Manager together, you will not need to write download manager shortcodes manually anymore. This plugin provides configurable Elementor widgets for all Download Manager features.
<h4>Addons</h4>
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<li>Package – Embed a single file/package</li>
<li>Packages – Embed all packages with various filters</li>
<li>Packages by Category</li>
<li>Packages by Tags</li>
<li>Packages Table – Visual table builder with drag-and-drop column configuration</li>
<li>Search and Search Result</li>
<li>User Registration Form</li>
<li>User Login Form</li>
<li>User Dashboard</li>
</ul>
<h4>Packages Table Builder</h4>
Create beautiful download tables with our visual table builder: 
* Drag-and-drop column ordering 
* 20+ data fields (title, categories, download button, file size, etc.) 
* Multiple fields per column support 
* Custom column widths and text alignment 
* DataTable.js integration for sorting and filtering

Frontend File Explorer vs Download Manager Addons for Elementor