Pressbox
Integrates DropBox with your blog allowing you to post images and files directly from your DropBox. Requires PHP 5.2 and cURL.
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Pressbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Pressbox stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Dropbox | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| media | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About Pressbox
From the official readme · v1.0Description
The Pressbox plugin adds a new tab to the Media Upload screen that allows you to insert images and files from Dropbox into your posts.
Additionally, the plugin provides a new shortcode that lets you add links or display images anywhere you want on your blog.
This plugin is under heavy development so please feel free to send me feedback, bug reports, and feature requests!
Credits:
This plugin bears a great debt to the work of Joe Doleson’s Wp To Twitter plugin for his excellent example of OAuth integration with WordPress.
Installation
- Upload the
pressboxfolder to your/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin using the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress - Go to Settings > Pressbox
- Adjust the Pressbox Options as you prefer them.
- Supply your DropBox Key and Secret, the settings page has detailed instructions on how to get these.
- Start using Pressbox!
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FAQ
Pressbox: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Pressbox free?
Yes. Pressbox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Pressbox safe to use in 2026?
Pressbox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Pressbox?
Pressbox is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,619 times since it launched in April 2011. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does Pressbox work with WordPress 7.1?
Pressbox is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Pressbox last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 15, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes Pressbox?
Pressbox is developed and maintained by Les Harris.
What are the best alternatives to Pressbox?
The most popular alternatives to Pressbox are Cloud Storage Manager for F… (400+ installs), Contact Form 7 Dropbox (200+ installs) and Simple Dropbox Upload (200+ installs).
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