# Document Library

> Document Library has 10+ active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Document Library shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Document Library plugin for handling documents as custom post type and its taxonomies ,and have UI for editing taxonomies. Also have shortcode for viewing and searching documents and also widget for showing documents.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,311
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+48.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 5, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** hmayaktigranyan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hmayaktigranyan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/document-library/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [document library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/document-library/) | #15 | 25 |
| [document taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/document-taxonomy/) | #1 | 1 |
| [documents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/documents/) | #30 | 68 |
| [file library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/file-library/) | #1 | 3 |
| [files](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/files/) | #68 | 106 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| document library | >100 | 1,651 |
| document taxonomy | >100 | 571 |
| documents | >100 | 4,778 |
| file library | >100 | 8,697 |
| files | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Document Embedder – let visitors read files without downloading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/document-emberdder/) | 9K+ | 4.9/5 (120) | Oct 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Document Library Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/document-library-lite/) | 4K+ | 4.1/5 (12) | Aug 24, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catfolders-document-gallery/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (14) | Aug 23, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [User Private Files – Secure File Sharing and Client Portal Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-private-files/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (57) | Oct 14, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 5 | [Filr – Secure document library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filr-protection/) | 700+ | 4.6/5 (17) | Oct 2, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [PixelVault – Media Library Folders, Document Library & File Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pixelvault/) | 200+ | 4/5 (4) | Sep 14, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 7 | [WPYog Documents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpyog-documents/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (12) | Sep 30, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [FileDeck – Document Library & Download Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filedeck/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 18, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 9 | [Document Engine – Document Library, PDF Viewer & Post to PDF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/document-engine/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 6, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Trilobita DocVault](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/trilobita-docvault/) | 50+ | — | Oct 8, 2026 | 68/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Document Library free?
Yes. Document Library is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Document Library safe to use in 2026?
Document Library shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Document Library?
Document Library is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,311 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Document Library work with WordPress 7.1?
Document Library is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Document Library last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on March 5, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Document Library?
Document Library is developed and maintained by hmayaktigranyan.

### What are the best alternatives to Document Library?
The most popular alternatives to Document Library are Document Embedder (9K+ installs), Document Library Lite (4K+ installs) and CatFolders Document Gallery… (3K+ installs).


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