Upload Files by Default When Inserting Media
Makes the Upload Files tab active rather than the Media Library Tab when adding images or other media to a page or post. Useful if you do not often reuse images on a site.
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Upload Files by Default When In… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Upload Files by Default Whe… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| add | >100 |
| change | >100 |
| default | #66 |
| image | >100 |
| media | >100 |
Version adoption
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Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Upload Files by Default When Inserting…
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Makes the Upload Files tab active rather than the Media Library Tab when adding images or other media to a page or post. Useful if you do not often reuse images on a site.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Why would I need this plugin?
You don’t really need this plugin. Without the plugin you should be able to drag a new file to upload it even if the Media Library tab is open. This plugin just makes it easier for anyone who has not discovered that this is the case.
Where is the admin page?
It doesn’t have any options, so there isn’t one.
It doesn’t work. Whats up with that?
The plugin does work on the sites it has been tested on. If it is not working for you, please ask for help on the plugin’s support forum, but please don’t embarass yourself by leaving a poor review before asking for help.
I am using the plugin and love it, how can I show my appreciation?
You can donate via my donation page. If you find the plugin useful I would also appreciate a glowing five star review on the plugin review page
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Is Upload Files by Default When In… free?
Yes. Upload Files by Default When In… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Upload Files by Default When In… safe to use in 2026?
Upload Files by Default When In… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Upload Files by Default When In…?
Upload Files by Default When In… is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,269 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.
Does Upload Files by Default When In… work with WordPress 7.1?
Upload Files by Default When In… 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 Upload Files by Default When In… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 23, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Upload Files by Default When In…?
Upload Files by Default When In… is developed and maintained by cubecolour.
What are the best alternatives to Upload Files by Default When In…?
The most popular alternatives to Upload Files by Default When In… are Pages with category and tag (50K+ installs), Timeline Express HTML Excer… (1K+ installs) and SB RSS feed plus (1K+ installs).
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