# Increase Upload Limit

> Increase Upload Limit has 80+ active installs and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Increase Upload Limit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**You can easily increase maximum upload file size in seconds at LIFETIME FREE of Cost. From now with this plugin you can simply avoid this problem.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 4,284
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+59.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 31, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pavankumarsadhu (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pavankumarsadhu/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/increase-upload-limit/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [increase file size limit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/increase-file-size-limit/) | #6 | 6 |
| [increase upload limit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/increase-upload-limit/) | #6 | 7 |
| [max upload file size](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/max-upload-file-size/) | #7 | 8 |
| [upload file size](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload-file-size/) | #1 | 1 |
| [upload limit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload-limit/) | #7 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| increase file size limit | >100 | 598 |
| increase upload limit | >100 | 1,060 |
| max upload file size | >100 | 1,175 |
| upload file size | >100 | 8,275 |
| upload limit | >100 | 9,057 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tuxedo-big-file-uploads/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (400) | Oct 7, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [EasyMedia – Increase Media Upload File Size / Role-Based Upload Limit / Increase Execution Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-maximum-upload-file-size/) | 70K+ | 4.9/5 (98) | Oct 2, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Increase Maximum Upload File Size](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/upload-max-file-size/) | 40K+ | 3.9/5 (101) | Aug 14, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 4 | [Themx Maximum Upload File Size / Increase Maximum Upload File Size](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themx-maximum-upload-file-size/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 28, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 5 | [Increase Maximum Upload file Size Limit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/increase-maximum-upload-file-size-limit/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2023 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Increase Upload Limit free?
Yes. Increase Upload Limit is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Increase Upload Limit safe to use in 2026?
Increase Upload Limit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Increase Upload Limit?
Increase Upload Limit is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,284 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Increase Upload Limit work with WordPress 7.1?
Increase Upload Limit is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Increase Upload Limit need?
Increase Upload Limit requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Increase Upload Limit last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 31, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Increase Upload Limit?
Increase Upload Limit is developed and maintained by pavankumarsadhu.

### What are the best alternatives to Increase Upload Limit?
The most popular alternatives to Increase Upload Limit are Big File Uploads (100K+ installs), EasyMedia (70K+ installs) and Increase Maximum Upload Fil… (40K+ installs).


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