Simple Upload Weight Limit
Simple Upload Weight Limit is a minimalist and essential utility for multi-author blogs, client websites, and community sites. It prevents users from exhausting hosting space and bandwidth by blocking the upload of…
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Simple Upload Weight Limit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Simple Upload Weight Limit stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| file size | >100 |
| limit-upload | >100 |
| media library | >100 |
| security | >100 |
| upload size | >100 |
About Simple Upload Weight Limit
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Simple Upload Weight Limit is a minimalist and essential utility for multi-author blogs, client websites, and community sites. It prevents users from exhausting hosting space and bandwidth by blocking the upload of unoptimized, oversized files.
Unlike complex membership plugins, this tool focuses on one thing: keeping your Media Library clean and your server performance high.
Features
- Custom KB Limit: Easily set your preferred limit (e.g., 500KB or 2048KB) via the settings page.
- Role-Based Protection: The restriction automatically excludes Administrators, ensuring you always have full control.
- Smart Feedback: Provides clear, translatable error messages to users when a file exceeds the limit.
- Performance First: No background processes or bloat. Only clean, secure PHP that runs only during the upload process.
Installation
- Upload the
simple-upload-weight-limitfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Upload Weight Limit to configure your maximum file size.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Added secure data sanitization and output escaping.
- Role-based exclusion for Administrators.
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FAQ
Simple Upload Weight Limit: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Simple Upload Weight Limit free?
Yes. Simple Upload Weight Limit is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Upload Weight Limit safe to use in 2026?
Simple Upload Weight Limit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Upload Weight Limit?
Simple Upload Weight Limit is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 331 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Upload Weight Limit work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Upload Weight Limit is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Simple Upload Weight Limit last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 4, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes Simple Upload Weight Limit?
Simple Upload Weight Limit is developed and maintained by SimpleWPlugins.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Upload Weight Limit?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Upload Weight Limit are Media Library File Size (6K+ installs), WP Upload Size (2K+ installs) and Disk Usage Insights (1K+ installs).
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