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Well-Known File Manager

Manage files in the .well-known directory with ease.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.8
Current version1.4.10
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.8
Minimum stackWP 5.6 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update16 Dec 202510mo ago
Active installations200Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 2 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Well-Known File Manager version 1.4.10 as active, updated 10mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.8.

Overview

About this plugin

well-known files with ease using this powerful yet simple plugin. well-known files – essential components for modern web security, app associations, and service discovery.

txt for vulnerability reporting, configure app associations, or set up protocol handlers, this plugin handles the technical complexities while giving you complete control. It creates actual files on your server for maximum compatibility and performance, without requiring any special server configuration or technical knowledge.

well-known directory through a clean, intuitive WordPress interface.

Key Features:

  • Easy Management: Simple toggle switches to enable/disable.well-known files
  • Physical File Creation: Creates actual files in the.well-known directory for maximum compatibility
  • Content Editing: Built-in content editor for each file type with syntax highlighting
  • Default Templates: Pre-configured templates for common.well-known files
  • Validation: Content validation to ensure files meet required standards
  • Priority Files: Highlighted support for important files like security.txt, assetlinks.json, and apple-app-site-association
  • Automatic Cleanup: Removes files when disabled to keep your server clean
  • Data Preservation: Files and settings are preserved when the plugin is deactivated or uninstalled

Supported Files:

  • Security Files: security.txt, security-txt
  • App Associations: assetlinks.json, apple-app-site-association
  • Protocol Handlers: change-password, gpc, hoba
  • Discovery: host-meta, host-meta.json, nodeinfo
  • Authentication: openid-configuration, oauth-authorization-server
  • And many more…

How It Works:

This plugin takes a physical file approach rather than routing requests through WordPress:

  • When Enabled: Creates actual files in your.well-known directory
  • When Disabled: Removes the files from your server
  • No Server Configuration: Works on any hosting setup without requiring.htaccess modifications
  • Maximum Compatibility: Files are served directly by your web server for optimal performance

Benefits:

  • Universal Compatibility: Works on any hosting provider without special configuration
  • Better Performance: Files are served directly by the web server, not through WordPress
  • Simplified Setup: No need to configure rewrite rules or server settings
  • Automatic Management: Files are created and removed automatically based on your settings
  • Clean Server: Disabled files are completely removed from your server
  • Data Safety: Your files and settings remain intact when deactivating or uninstalling the plugin
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  • well known
  • files
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.8

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.8.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.8
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.6 · PHP 7.4
Update activity16 Dec 202510mo ago

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