# WP Sanitize Accented Uploads

> WP Sanitize Accented Uploads has 800+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 197 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Sanitize Accented Uploads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**WordPress plugin which removes all accented characters like åöä from future uploads and has easy wp-cli command for removing accents from current uploads and attachment links from database. This helps tremendously with…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 13,496
- **Downloads (30 days):** 197 (-12.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Apr 20, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Onni Hakala (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/onnimonni/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-sanitize-accented-uploads/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [accents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accents/) | #2 | 7 |
| [files](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/files/) | #15 | 106 |
| [sanitize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sanitize/) | #5 | 18 |
| [uploads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/uploads/) | #15 | 69 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| accents | >100 | 1,216 |
| files | >100 | 10,000 |
| sanitize | >100 | 1,431 |
| uploads | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Remove Uppercase Accents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-uppercase-accents/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (28) | Nov 5, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [WPArtisan Filename Sanitizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpartisan-filename-sanitizer/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 7, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [jQuery Remove Uppercase Accents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-remove-upcase-accents/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 11, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Safe Attachment Names](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safe-attachment-names/) | 60+ | — | Sep 26, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [French Accents WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/french-accents/) | <10 | — | Jul 24, 2018 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [Accent Letters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accent-letters/) | <10 | — | Sep 22, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Sanitize Accented Uploads free?
Yes. WP Sanitize Accented Uploads is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Sanitize Accented Uploads safe to use in 2026?
WP Sanitize Accented Uploads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Sanitize Accented Uploads?
WP Sanitize Accented Uploads is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,496 times since it launched in April 2016. It was downloaded 197 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Sanitize Accented Uploads work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Sanitize Accented Uploads is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Sanitize Accented Uploads last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on April 20, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Sanitize Accented Uploads?
WP Sanitize Accented Uploads is developed and maintained by Onni Hakala.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Sanitize Accented Uploads?
The most popular alternatives to WP Sanitize Accented Uploads are Remove Uppercase Accents (8K+ installs), WPArtisan Filename Sanitizer (400+ installs) and jQuery Remove Uppercase Acc… (100+ installs).


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