Well-Known File Manager — WordPress File Manager Plugin
by Jono Alderson · WordPress.org page · Website
Well-Known File Manager has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,880 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on December 16, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Well-Known File Manager at a glance
Is Well-Known File Manager well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Easy Management: Simple toggle switches to enable/disable .well-known files
- Physical File Creation: Creates actual files in the .well-known directory for maximum compatibility
- Content Editing: Built-in content editor for each file type with syntax highlighting
- Default Templates: Pre-configured templates for common .well-known files
- Validation: Content validation to ensure files meet required standards
- Priority Files: Highlighted support for important files like security.txt, assetlinks.json, and apple-app-site-association
- Automatic Cleanup: Removes files when disabled to keep your server clean
- Data Preservation: Files and settings are preserved when the plugin is deactivated or uninstalled
Well-Known File Manager reviews and ratings
2 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Great UX/UI but not working on WordPress.com
Even though plugin seems great, with great UX/UI, it doesn't work. I'm trying to update assetlinks.json file, but nothing gets updated upon enabling it and saving changes.
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An amazing plugin for perfectionists!
This is exactly what I was looking for: a straightforward way to create .well-known files and remove the numerous 404 errors in my log. I also think the implementation is great because, once you have added those files, the site is no slower than before. You can even disable the plugin and the files will still be there and work as expected. Thanks for the great plugin!
cvladan
Where Well-Known File Manager ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Well-Known File Manager appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best File Manager Plugins | #55 in search, not tagged | #97 | – |
Details
Manage files in the .well-known directory with ease.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- files
- well-known
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Edge Images 20+ installs
- Version
- 1.4.10
- Last updated
- Dec 16, 2025
- First published
- Jun 27, 2025
- Requires WordPress
- 5.6
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Well-Known File Manager FAQ
What does Well-Known File Manager do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Well-Known File Manager offers Easy Management: Simple toggle switches to enable/disable .well-known files, Physical File Creation: Creates actual files in the .well-known directory for maximum compatibility, Content Editing: Built-in content editor for each file type with syntax highlighting, Default Templates: Pre-configured templates for common .well-known files and Validation: Content validation to ensure files meet required standards.
How many active installs does Well-Known File Manager have?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for Well-Known File Manager as of September 7, 2026.
Is Well-Known File Manager still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on December 16, 2025 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Is Well-Known File Manager free?
Well-Known File Manager is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Well-Known File Manager rank among File Manager Plugins?
Well-Known File Manager is #97 in the WordPress.org File Manager Plugins ranking.