FileRise
Web file manager with uploads, tagging, share links, gallery/table views, and an in-browser editor.
Maintained, but at a slower pace than the leaders in its category.
Commit activity more than 60% of tracked projects; popularity more than 36%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 1k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v3.31.0 · 22 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 22 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Built with | Docker, PHP |
Is FileRise actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 431 commits, of which 35 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 12 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, v3.31.0, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 17 projects we track in File Transfer - Web-based File Managers, FileRise ranks #4 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What FileRise actually does
FileRise is an open-source web-based file manager that lets you handle file transfers, uploads, and organisation directly through a browser interface. It includes features such as tagging, shareable links, multiple layout views including gallery and table formats, and an integrated text editor.
Best fit: It suits individuals or small teams needing a straightforward, self-hosted web interface to manage files and share links without relying on commercial cloud storage.
Worth knowing: The project operates with steady but modest maintenance health and faces significant competition from much larger, more established alternatives in the self-hosted file management space.
Deployment notes
Since it is distributed via Docker and built with PHP, you will typically need to configure persistent volume mounts for your stored files and place it behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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