Simple File List is a free plugin that is great for when you need to provide a list of files, either publicly available or private to logged-in users. Place a file list anywhere on your site using a simple shortcode, allowing your front-end users to open, download and optionally edit them. Users can also upload files if you choose.
Simple File List is also a good alternative for organizations using clumsy FTP or Dropbox for larger files. Simply provide your clients with a link to their file list.
Features
- Displays a file list, file uploader or both using simple shortcode: [eeSFL]
- Manage your files and the list settings from the Admin List on the back-end.
- Choose from three file list styles: table, tiles or flex.
- Choose from a light or dark theme, or choose no theme and provide the styling of your theme.
- Complete settings for the file list style and display, file upload restrictions, and upload notifications.
- Both the front-end list and file upload form can be shown to users based on their role; Everyone, Only Logged-in User, Only Admins or Nobody (OFF).
- Collect the users name, email and description of the file(s) uploaded. This can optionally be shown in the file list.
- Files can be assigned descriptions, which can be added from the Admin list or user uploads.
- Optionally allow your front-end users full control over renaming, moving, sending, deleting and editing descriptions.
- Includes a number of custom hooks you can tie into for file and list actions:
** Uploaded, Added, Removed, Deleted, Edited, Listed, Loaded, Scanned
This Plugin is Great For:
- Posting official documents.
- Sharing files within an organization.
- Sharing files with business clients or a community.
- Enabling distance learning by allowing schools to share class materials with students.
- When you need a list of archived files, such as videos, PDF files, or music files.
- When you need a simple front-side uploader so people can send you files.
- Exchanging files when the sizes get too large for email attachments.
File List Features
- Limit access to only Admins or logged-in users, or hide the list and only show the uploader.
- Add and manage your files from the Admin List on the WordPress back-end.
- Show details like file dates, size and a thumbnail for PDFs, images and videos.
- Add descriptions to files and optionally show them in your list.
- Sort file by name, date modified, date added or file size … ascending or descending.
- Files are kept separate from the media library.
- Add the free Media Player extensions for an improved experience with audio and video files.
** Simple File List Media
File Uploader Features
- Simple reliable uploader, works on mobile devices too.
- Drag and drop zone, plus upload progress bar
- Allow uploading to only Admins or logged-in users, or turn it off completely.
- Limit the types of files users can upload.
- Limit number of files uploaded per submission.
- Limit the maximum upload file size.
- Get an email notice each time a file is uploaded.
- Option to gather the uploader’s name, email and file description.
Internationalized
- cz_CZ – Czech (Czech Republic)
- da_DK – Danish (Denmark)
- de_DE – German (Germany)
- es_ES – Spanish (Spain)
- es_MX – Spanish (Mexico)
- fr_CA – French (Canada)
- fr_FR – French (France)
- fr_BE – French (Belgium)
- it_IT – Italian (Italy)
- nl_NL – Dutch (Netherlands)
- pt_BR – Portuguese (Brazil)
- pt_PT – Portuguese (Portugal)
- sv_SE – Swedish (Sweden)
Plus
- Simple lightweight design, easy to style and customize.
- Committed and responsive support from the developer.
Try the Demo
Try out the free demo:
Upgrade to the PRO Version to Add Sub-Folder Support
- Create unlimited levels of sub-folders.
- Use a shortcode attribute to display specific folders.
[eeSFL folder=”folderA/folderB”] - Display different folders in different places on your site.
- You can even show several different folders on the same page and within widgets.
- Front-side users cannot navigate above the folder you specify.
- Breadcrumb navigation indicates where you are.
- Easily move files and folders as needed.
- Rename folders and add descriptions, which can be shown in the file list.
- Quickly delete any folder, along with all contents.
- Choose to sort folders first or sort along with the files.
- Optionally display folder sizes.
- Optionally define a custom file list directory.
PRO Extensions
File Access Manager
- Lock down your files to prevent direct access. Only allow specific users to see the file you want them to.
- Limit file access to only logged-in users. Specify the minimum role or specify a matched role.
- Create a file list for a specific WordPress user or a group of users.
- For each list mode you can separately control permissions for file uploading and front-side file management.
Create Five Types Lists
Normal Mode
Do not restrict access. Files are viewable by anyone who can reach the file list page. Files may also be linked-to from outside of your website.
Limited Mode
Restrict file list access to all except WordPress users matching a specified role or with a minimum role or higher.
Group Mode
Restrict file list access to a specified group of WordPress users.
User Mode
Restrict file list access to a specific WordPress user.
Restricted Mode
Restrict access to all of the files by default. Grant access to specific files to specific users or roles.
Search & Pagination
- Adds searching and pagination functionality.
- Designed to make very large file lists more manageable.
- Adds a search bar above the file list.
- Search by file name and/or date, if this column is displayed.
- Searches within sub-folders. (But not above the current folder)
- Pagination breaks up large file lists into smaller pages.
- Define the number of files per page in the settings.
- Show or hide the search bar and/or pagination in the settings.
- Updating to newer versions is just like other WordPress plugins.
- Shortcode attributes to control search visibility and pagination functionality.
[eeSFL search=”YES/NO” paged=”YES/NO” filecount=”25″] - Use a shortcode to place a search form anywhere on your website.
[eeSFLS permalink=’file-list-url’]
