# Remove Unrestricted Uploads

> Remove Unrestricted Uploads has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 218 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Remove Unrestricted Uploads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**If you are working with a WordPress site and getting the dreaded “Sorry, this file type is not permitted for security reasons.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 7,568
- **Downloads (30 days):** 218 (+20.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 13, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** amit5204 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/amit5204/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/remove-unrestricted-uploads/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [media upload restrictions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-upload-restrictions/) | #1 | 1 |
| [remove upload restrictions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-upload-restrictions/) | #1 | 1 |
| [unfettered uploads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unfettered-uploads/) | #1 | 1 |
| [unfiltered uploads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unfiltered-uploads/) | #1 | 1 |
| [upload any file](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload-any-file/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| media upload restrictions | >100 | 663 |
| remove upload restrictions | >100 | 1,023 |
| unfettered uploads | #1 | 2 |
| unfiltered uploads | #22 | 139 |
| upload any file | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Remove Unrestricted Uploads safe to use in 2026?
Remove Unrestricted Uploads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Remove Unrestricted Uploads?
Remove Unrestricted Uploads is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,568 times since it launched in March 2021. It was downloaded 218 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Remove Unrestricted Uploads work with WordPress 7.1?
Remove Unrestricted Uploads is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Remove Unrestricted Uploads last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 13, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Remove Unrestricted Uploads?
Remove Unrestricted Uploads is developed and maintained by amit5204.


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