FileGator
FileGator is a powerful multi-user file manager with a single page front-end.
Maintained, but at a slower pace than the leaders in its category.
Commit activity more than 17% of tracked projects; popularity more than 58%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 3.1k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v7.16.5 · 27 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 27 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Built with | PHP, Docker |
Is FileGator actively maintained?
Development is ongoing. The repository recorded 43 commits over the same window, and the last three months alone account for 19 of them.
The most recent tagged release, v7.16.5, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
FileGator ranks #7 of 17 in File Transfer - Web-based File Managers, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What FileGator actually does
FileGator is a self-hosted web application that provides a single-page user interface for managing files on a server. It allows multiple users to browse, upload, download, and organise directories directly through a web browser. The project is licensed under the MIT licence and built with PHP.
Best fit: It suits administrators who need a lightweight, browser-based file management interface for multi-user access on an existing PHP or Docker stack.
Worth knowing: The project has moderate maintenance activity and faces heavy competition from more mature cloud storage and file management platforms, which might offer richer ecosystem integrations.
Deployment notes
As a PHP and Docker application, it typically requires persistent storage volumes mapped for user files and a properly configured reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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