# Multi Image Upload

> Multi Image Upload has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Multi Image Upload shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a meta box to upload multiple images for posts and pages. You can enable it for custom post types also, please see installation instructions.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 17,743
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (-8.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 3, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tahir Yasin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tahiryasin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/multi-image-upload/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 815 |
| [metabox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metabox/) | #9 | 47 |
| [multi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multi/) | #4 | 19 |
| [upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload/) | #51 | 218 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| metabox | >100 | 1,656 |
| multi | >100 | 7,676 |
| upload | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 74.4%
- 1.1: 13%
- 1.2: 12.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Imsanity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imsanity/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (292) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Sep 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,002) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [reSmush.it : The original free image compressor and optimizer plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/resmushit-image-optimizer/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (165) | Aug 20, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-widget/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (287) | Apr 20, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Menu Image, Icons made easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-image/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (123) | Jul 20, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Featured Image from URL (FIFU)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-image-from-url/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (264) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [ImageMagick Engine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imagemagick-engine/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (16) | Aug 19, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Image Sizes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-image-sizes/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (91) | Aug 17, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Multi Image Upload safe to use in 2026?
Multi Image Upload shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Multi Image Upload?
Multi Image Upload is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,743 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Multi Image Upload work with WordPress 7.1?
Multi Image Upload is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Multi Image Upload last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on April 3, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Multi Image Upload?
Multi Image Upload is developed and maintained by Tahir Yasin.

### What are the best alternatives to Multi Image Upload?
The most popular alternatives to Multi Image Upload are Imsanity (200K+ installs), Firelight Lightbox (200K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).


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