Upload Media by Zip
Upload a zip archive and let WP unzip it and attach everything to a page/post (or not).
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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.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3/5 from only 4 reviews
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Upload Media by Zip stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| media library | >100 |
| upload | >100 |
| zip | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 4 reviews
About Upload Media by Zip
From the official readme · v0.9.1Description
Upload a zip archive and let WP unzip it and attach everything to a page/post (or not).
Please note that you’ll still be restricted by your server’s maximum upload size.
If the zip file uploads, but the contents aren’t extracted, see the FAQs.
Languages
- Farsi, by mohsengham
- German, by daveshine
Installation
Standard installation
Changelog
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(Localizations added without changing version number)
0.9.1
- Maintenance. Verified compat with 4.6
0.9 (20110808)
- German localization added
0.9 (20110807)
- Farsi localization added
0.9
- Getting ready for translation, POT file may already be available
- Bugfix: can now delete temporary upload despite hidden files
0.8.1
- Bugfix: now shows correct message on failed extraction
0.8
- Experimental “Insert all into post” feature (feedback appreciated)
- List attachment IDs with ‘success’ message
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FAQ
Upload Media by Zip: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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