Custom Mime Types
Easily manage and customize allowed file types on your WordPress site. Add or remove mime types, set file size limits, and control who can upload what — all from a simple and intuitive interface.
Consider an alternative
Custom Mime Types shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Custom Mime Types stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom mime | #21 |
| file size | >100 |
| file types | >100 |
| mime-types | #27 |
| upload | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Custom Mime Types
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
Easily manage and customize allowed file types on your WordPress site. Add or remove mime types, set file size limits, and control who can upload what — all from a simple and intuitive interface.
** Version 2.0 will be in the mid of August 2025, and then this plugin will be actively managed by owner. **
Perfect for developers, admins, and anyone who wants more control over media uploads.
Features
🎯 Key Features (Free & Awesome):
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✅ Enable/Disable Mime Types
Quickly toggle specific mime types on or off from a clean interface. No code needed. -
➕ Add Custom Mime Types
Add new mime types with custom extensions effortlessly. Includes a large library of pre-defined mime suggestions to choose from. -
🔐 Set Role-Based Upload Permissions
Control which user roles can upload which file types. For example, allow.svgfor admins only. -
📦 Customize Maximum Upload Size
Set file size upload limits globally or per mime type — great for managing storage.
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Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory or install directly via the WordPress Plugin Installer. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Custom Mime Types to configure the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I allow SVG uploads for admins only?
Yes. Go to the “Permissions” tab, find SVG, and enable it for Admin role only.
Does this plugin override WordPress core restrictions?
Yes, but only the ones you explicitly change via the plugin interface. Core behavior remains unless modified.
Will it work with multisite?
Multisite support is partially available. Full compatibility coming soon.
Changelog
1.2.0
- UI improvements and stability fixes.
- Added bulk actions for mime types.
- Improved compatibility with WP 6.8.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
FAQ
Custom Mime Types: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Custom Mime Types free?
Yes. Custom Mime Types is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Mime Types safe to use in 2026?
Custom Mime Types shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Mime Types?
Custom Mime Types is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,018 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Mime Types work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Mime Types is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Custom Mime Types need?
Custom Mime Types requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Custom Mime Types last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on July 6, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Custom Mime Types?
Custom Mime Types is developed and maintained by Jafran Hasan.
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