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WP File Access Manager vs WPCode

WPCode wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureWP File Access ManagerWPCode
Our scoreNot rated8.9/10
Starts at$69 once$49/year
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window–14 days
BillingOne-time paymentFree + paid plans
Active installs–3M+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorThemeNcodeWPCode
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

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)

Choose WPCode if…

  • Site owners adding custom code without touching theme files
  • Agencies managing code across client sites
  • You want to start free
WPCode reviewVisit WPCode (opens in a new tab)

Features

WP File Access Manager

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

WPCode

  • Unlimited snippets
  • Smart conditional logic
  • Snippet library
  • Safe error handling
  • Scheduled snippets
  • Conversion pixels
  • Client management

Pros and cons

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

WPCode

  • Free version listed on WordPress.org
  • Paid plans include unlimited snippets
  • Safe error handling disables snippets that break the site
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Site limits are 1, 5, 25 and 100 across the four paid plans
  • Search & Replace and image optimization are only in the Bundle plan
  • Paid plans are listed as yearly prices only

Pricing plans

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

WPCode

  • BasicStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site

    • Essential tools for code snippets management
    • Standard support

  • Plus

    $99/year

    5 sites

    • Great for businesses who want to do more

  • Pro

    $199/year

    25 sites

    • Everything needed to grow a business and audience
    • Conversion pixels and tracking

WP File Access Manager vs WPCode questions

Is WP File Access Manager better than WPCode?

On our comparison WPCode comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, WP File Access Manager or WPCode?

WP File Access Manager starts at $69 once and WPCode starts at $49/year.

Can I get WP File Access Manager or WPCode 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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