# Upload Media by Zip

> Upload Media by Zip has 200+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 4 reviews and 138 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Upload Media by Zip shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Upload a zip archive and let WP unzip it and attach everything to a page/post (or not).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 20,665
- **Downloads (30 days):** 138 (+74.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.9.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 18, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kailey (trepmal) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/trepmal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/upload-media-by-zip/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [media library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-library/) | #50 | 375 |
| [upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload/) | #57 | 218 |
| [zip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zip/) | #9 | 50 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| media library | >100 | 5,662 |
| upload | >100 | 10,000 |
| zip | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Instant Images – One-click Image Uploads from Unsplash, Openverse, Pixabay, Pexels, and Giphy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/instant-images/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (59) | Jun 1, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Media Cleaner: Delete Unused Images & Clean Your Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/folders/) | 90K+ | 5/5 (1,523) | Oct 13, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Enhanced Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-media-library/) | 60K+ | 4.3/5 (298) | Jul 15, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Quick Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-featured-images/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (235) | Aug 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Crop-Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crop-thumbnails/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (67) | Dec 3, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 8 | [WP Extra File Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-extra-file-types/) | 40K+ | 3.4/5 (39) | Oct 28, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Export Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-library/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (48) | Apr 5, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [Simple User Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-user-avatar/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upload Media by Zip free?
Yes. Upload Media by Zip is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Upload Media by Zip safe to use in 2026?
Upload Media by Zip shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Upload Media by Zip?
Upload Media by Zip is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,665 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 138 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Upload Media by Zip work with WordPress 7.1?
Upload Media by Zip is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Upload Media by Zip last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.1, was released on September 18, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Upload Media by Zip?
Upload Media by Zip is developed and maintained by Kailey (trepmal).

### What are the best alternatives to Upload Media by Zip?
The most popular alternatives to Upload Media by Zip are Instant Images (100K+ installs), Media Cleaner: Delete Unuse… (90K+ installs) and Folders (90K+ installs).


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