Live from WordPress.org · Oct 2, 2026
Best Upload File Plugins for WordPress
2 plugins are tagged “upload file” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Files Addon for Event Espress… with 40+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Files Addon for Event Espresso 4
Files add on plugin allows to create file upload type question which can be used in event…
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40+ |
| 2 |
Contact Me – Very Simple Contact Form
Contact Me is a very simple contact form with uploading file option;
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<10 |
Top Upload File plugins, head to head
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular upload file plugin for WordPress?
Files Addon for Event Espresso 4 is the most popular upload file plugin with 40+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many upload file plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “upload file” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Are these upload file plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 2 upload file plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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