WP Sanitize File Name Plus
Empty spaces and special characters can create some problems.
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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.
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP Sanitize File Name Plus stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| core | >100 |
| image | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| uploads | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 8 reviews
About WP Sanitize File Name Plus
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Empty spaces and special characters can create some problems.
Features
- Improved default function sanitize_file_name()
- Remove latin special characters used in file name
- Make file name lowercase
Installation
- Download and extract plugin files to wp-content/plugin directory.
- Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin interface.
Changelog
1.0.3
- Filter improvements
1.0.2
- Fix : Firefox/MacOS
1.0.1
- Make file name lowercase
1.0.0
- Initial version
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FAQ
WP Sanitize File Name Plus: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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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