WP Media File Type Manager
Seerox brings another exciting plugin for you. This plugin will allow you to manage different file types in Media Library, So if you want to Enable/Disable any specific file type in media library to upload for Security…
Use with caution
WP Media File Type Manager works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 WP Media File Type Manager stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| file type | #45 |
| file upload | >100 |
| manager | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| security | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Media File Type Manager
From the official readme · v2.3.3Description
Seerox brings another exciting plugin for you. This plugin will allow you to manage different file types in Media Library, So if you want to Enable/Disable any specific file type in media library to upload for Security reasons. Using this plugin you can control permissions for Your Site users to upload specific type of files not only from media library section but also from frontend.
Features
- Adds file extensions that WordPress doesn’t support by default
Installation
Minimum Requirements
- WordPress 3.8 or greater
- PHP version 5.2.4 or greater
Automatic installation
Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers itself and you don’t need to leave your web browser. To do an automatic install of WP Media File Type Manger, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
In the search field type “WP Media File Type Manger” and click Search Plugins. Once you’ve found our media file type manager plugin you can view details about it such as the point release, rating and description. Most importantly of course, you can install it by simply clicking “Install Now”.
Manual installation
The manual installation method involves downloading our media file type manager plugin and uploading it to your webserver via your favourite FTP application. The WordPress codex contains instructions on how to do this here.
Updating
Automatic updates should work when you will update the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find WP Media File Type Manger documentation and user guides?
For help setting up WP Media File Type Manger please refer to our user guide
Where can I get support or talk to other users?
If you get stuck, you can ask for help in the WP Media File Type Manager Plugin Forum.
Changelog
Checkout new media file type manager features.
- Feature – Adds file extensions that WordPress doesn’t support by default
Screenshots
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WP Media File Type Manager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is WP Media File Type Manager free?
Yes. WP Media File Type Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Media File Type Manager safe to use in 2026?
WP Media File Type Manager works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Media File Type Manager?
WP Media File Type Manager is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,680 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 396 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Media File Type Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Media File Type Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Media File Type Manager last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.3, was released on June 30, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes WP Media File Type Manager?
WP Media File Type Manager is developed and maintained by Seerox.
What are the best alternatives to WP Media File Type Manager?
The most popular alternatives to WP Media File Type Manager are WP Extra File Types (40K+ installs), Mime Types Plus (10K+ installs) and Restrict WP Upload Type (300+ installs).
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