# WP Sanitize File Name Plus

> WP Sanitize File Name Plus has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews and 1.6K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Sanitize File Name Plus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Empty spaces and special characters can create some problems.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 48,218
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,553 (-1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 20, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Yslo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/yslo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-sanitize-file-name-plus/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,655 |
| [core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/core/) | #4 | 37 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | #95 | 815 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | #70 | 904 |
| [uploads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/uploads/) | #11 | 69 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| core | >100 | 10,000 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| uploads | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Sanitize File Name Plus safe to use in 2026?
WP Sanitize File Name Plus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Sanitize File Name Plus?
WP Sanitize File Name Plus is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 48,218 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 1,553 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Sanitize File Name Plus work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Sanitize File Name Plus is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Sanitize File Name Plus last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on December 20, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes WP Sanitize File Name Plus?
WP Sanitize File Name Plus is developed and maintained by Yslo.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Sanitize File Name Plus?
The most popular alternatives to WP Sanitize File Name Plus are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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