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SearchWP vs WP File Access Manager

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureSearchWPWP File Access Manager
Our scoreNot ratedNot rated
Starts at$99/year$69 once
Free versionNoNo
Refund window14 days–
BillingSubscriptionOne-time payment
Active installs––
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorSearchWPThemeNcode
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose SearchWP if…

  • Online stores that need better product search
  • Sites with custom post types or custom fields
SearchWP reviewVisit SearchWP (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP File Access Manager if…

  • Sites selling downloadable files or digital products
  • Membership sites that gate media files
WP File Access Manager reviewVisit WP File Access Manager (opens in a new tab)

Features

SearchWP

  • Custom result ordering
  • Custom fields and taxonomies
  • WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads search
  • Live AJAX search results
  • PDF and office document search
  • Search metrics and statistics

WP File Access Manager

  • Protect any file type
  • Access by user, role or login status
  • Membership and WooCommerce rules
  • Bulk protection
  • Lightweight code

Pros and cons

SearchWP

  • Searches custom fields, taxonomies and custom post types
  • Works with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
  • Unlimited search queries on every plan
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • No free version
  • Only annual subscriptions are offered
  • Priority support starts at the Pro plan

WP File Access Manager

  • Protects every file type in the WordPress media library
  • Restricts files by user, role, membership or WooCommerce purchase
  • Includes bulk protection for existing files
  • Code quality verified by Envato, according to the vendor
  • Sold on CodeCanyon only, with no free version on WordPress.org
  • The Regular license includes 6 months of support; lifetime support needs the Extended license

Pricing plans

SearchWP

  • StandardStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited search queries
    • Unlimited search engines
    • Standard support

  • Pro

    $199/year

    3 sites

    • Everything in Standard
    • Priority support
    • Built for sites that sell products

  • All Access Bundle

    $399/year

    100 sites

    • Includes SearchWP and WPFilters
    • Unlimited WPFilters queries
    • Unlimited WPFilters elements

WP File Access Manager

  • Regular licenseStarts here

    $69 once

    1 site sites

    • 6 months of support
    • Lifetime updates
    • One-click updates

  • Extended license

    Custom

    1 site sites

    • Lifetime support
    • Lifetime updates
    • One-click updates

SearchWP vs WP File Access Manager questions

Is SearchWP better than WP File Access Manager?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, SearchWP or WP File Access Manager?

SearchWP starts at $99/year and WP File Access Manager starts at $69 once.

Can I get SearchWP or WP File Access Manager cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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