# Overwrite Uploads

> Overwrite Uploads has 1K+ active installs, a 3.4/5 rating from 8 reviews and 5K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Overwrite Uploads works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**Overwrites files with the same name and folder when uploading, instead of storing multiple copies with unique filenames.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 90,513
- **Downloads (30 days):** 5,037 (-6.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.4/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 4, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ian Dunn (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/iandunn/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/overwrite-uploads/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [files](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/files/) | #14 | 106 |
| [media library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-library/) | #26 | 353 |
| [overwrite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/overwrite/) | #2 | 4 |
| [unique](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unique/) | #2 | 14 |
| [uploads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/uploads/) | #14 | 69 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| files | >100 | 10,000 |
| media library | >100 | 5,306 |
| overwrite | #1 | 1,676 |
| unique | >100 | 6,193 |
| uploads | #29 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 94.8%
- 1.1: 5.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Media Cleaner: Clean your WordPress!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Sep 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [File Upload Types by WPForms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/file-upload-types/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (20) | Sep 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [Clean Image Filenames](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clean-image-filenames/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (21) | Jan 14, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 4 | [File Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/file-manager/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (202) | Sep 2, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Bulk Media Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-media-register/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (22) | Aug 16, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 6 | [Download Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-attachments/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | May 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [Media Library Downloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-downloader/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (8) | Jul 30, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Upload Dir](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-upload-dir/) | 5K+ | 4.4/5 (25) | Jul 26, 2022 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [WP-DownloadManager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-downloadmanager/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (37) | Aug 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [WP Synchro – The Ultimate WordPress Migration Tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpsynchro/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (30) | Sep 9, 2026 | 88/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overwrite Uploads free?
Yes. Overwrite Uploads is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Overwrite Uploads safe to use in 2026?
Overwrite Uploads works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Overwrite Uploads?
Overwrite Uploads is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 90,513 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 5,037 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Overwrite Uploads work with WordPress 7.1?
Overwrite Uploads 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.

### When was Overwrite Uploads last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on August 4, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Overwrite Uploads?
Overwrite Uploads is developed and maintained by Ian Dunn.

### What are the best alternatives to Overwrite Uploads?
The most popular alternatives to Overwrite Uploads are Media Cleaner: Clean your W… (90K+ installs), File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+ installs) and Clean Image Filenames (30K+ installs).


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