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Library Viewer
A File & Folder Viewer for FTP folders, enabling the display of library contents (folders & files) on the front-end.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 13
- Active installs
- 400+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 17 Jun 2026
- Added
- Jul 2019
- Requires WP
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- WP 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Downloads
- 14,791
Our analysis
AI-assistedLibrary Viewer is a WordPress plugin that allows you to manage and display files and folders from your server directly on your site. You can browse your library from the WordPress dashboard and control visibility and access based on user roles or login status. This plugin is suitable for creating document libraries, members-only download areas, or internal file portals.
The plugin focuses on controlled visibility, allowing users to browse files without necessarily opening or downloading them. It also supports integration with WooCommerce for customer downloads and provides features like breadcrumb navigation for easy access to subfolders.
Best for: This plugin suits users looking to manage and display files on a WordPress site, such as educators or business owners.
What it does well
- ✓Allows browsing of files without opening or downloading
- ✓Restricts file access based on user roles or login status
- ✓Integrates with WooCommerce for customer downloads
- ✓Easy navigation through subfolders with breadcrumb feature
- ✓Manage library directly from the WordPress dashboard
Where it falls short
- •Limited to displaying the 'library' folder by default
- •Advanced features may require the Pro version
- •Documentation may be sparse for some users
Verdict
Library Viewer offers a straightforward way to manage file access on your WordPress site, though some advanced features are only available in the Pro version.
From the developer
Pexle Chris's own description of Library Viewer, lightly tidied.
New in Version 3.3.0: Admin Library Viewer!
You can now manage and browse your library directly from your WordPress dashboard. Go to Media > Library Viewer to get started.
Library Viewer allows you to display files and folders from your server directly on your WordPress site.
By default, the free version displays the contents of the “library” folder located in your site’s root directory (example: yoursite.com/library). To display any other directory, you can use the path parameter available in Library Viewer Pro.
Whether you want to create a public document library, a members-only download area, or an internal file portal, Library Viewer provides a lightweight and flexible solution.
Unlike traditional file manager plugins, Library Viewer focuses on controlled visibility and flexible file access.
You can:
- Allow users to browse files without allowing them to open or download them
- Restrict file access based on login status or user roles
- Open files using custom viewers or external services
- Integrate file access with WooCommerce purchases
- Manage your library directly from the WordPress dashboard
Live Demo
Ideal Use Cases
- Document libraries
- Members-only downloads
- WooCommerce customer downloads
- Internal company file portals
- Educational resources
- Front-end file management systems
Key Features
- Access Control: Allow users to browse files but restrict opening them to logged-in users or specific roles.
- Custom Viewer: Open files in a custom viewer or redirect them via a web service of your choice.
- Breadcrumb Navigation: Easy navigation through subfolders.
- Search & Filter: Show or hide specific files and folders (Pro version).
Quick Start
- Create a folder named “library” in your server root (e.g. public_html/library)
- Upload your files and folders inside it
- Add the shortcode [library-viewer] to any page or post
- Publish the page and view your library
- (Optional) Use shortcode parameters to control access and behavior
- To view your library in the backend, navigate to Media > Library Viewer.
Library Viewer Admin Pages
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