# Disable Real MIME Check

> Disable Real MIME Check has 10K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 34 reviews and 564 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Disable Real MIME Check works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**With the upgrade to WordPress 4.7.1, some non-image files fail to upload on certain server setups. This will be fixed in 4.7.3, see the Trac ticket.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 159,687
- **Downloads (30 days):** 564 (+26.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 34 reviews
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sergey Biryukov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sergeybiryukov/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-real-mime-check/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | #21 | 729 |
| [mime](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mime/) | #4 | 16 |
| [upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload/) | #8 | 218 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| mime | >100 | 711 |
| upload | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Safe SVG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safe-svg/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (79) | Sep 22, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filebird/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (1,122) | Aug 22, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Media Cleaner: Clean your WordPress!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Sep 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Default Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/default-featured-image/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Jun 17, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Phoenix Media Rename](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/phoenix-media-rename/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (75) | Sep 11, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Media Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-sync/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (86) | Aug 15, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Media File Renamer: Rename for better SEO (AI-Powered)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-file-renamer/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (447) | Sep 26, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [Reveal IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (61) | Aug 15, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disable Real MIME Check free?
Yes. Disable Real MIME Check is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Disable Real MIME Check safe to use in 2026?
Disable Real MIME Check works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable Real MIME Check?
Disable Real MIME Check is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 159,687 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 564 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable Real MIME Check work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Real MIME Check is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Disable Real MIME Check last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Disable Real MIME Check?
Disable Real MIME Check is developed and maintained by Sergey Biryukov.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable Real MIME Check?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Real MIME Check are Safe SVG (1M+ installs), FileBird (200K+ installs) and Media Cleaner: Clean your W… (90K+ installs).


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