# WP Upload Restriction

> WP Upload Restriction has 2K+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 15 reviews and 353 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 44/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WP Upload Restriction works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to restrict your site users from uploading files of certain types and control the maximum file upload size. Administrator can select the file types and file upload limit by user role. This plugin…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 28,706
- **Downloads (30 days):** 353 (-9.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 44/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.3.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 6, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sajjad Hossain (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/msh134/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-upload-restriction/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [developer tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/developer-tool/) | #1 | 8 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | #60 | 731 |
| [upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload/) | #28 | 218 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| developer tool | #68 | 4,656 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| upload | #56 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 77.3%
- 2.2: 22.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [WP Reroute Email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-reroute-email/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (9) | Jul 6, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [WP Log Action](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-log-action/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | May 6, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [WP Dash Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dash-support/) | 10+ | — | Jul 20, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [FS Email Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-tools/) | <10 | — | Apr 2, 2023 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [Reusable Admin Panel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reusable-admin-panel/) | <10 | — | Aug 21, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Ruivo User Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ruivo-user-switcher/) | <10 | — | May 19, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Loginator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginator/) | <10 | — | Apr 17, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Upload Restriction free?
Yes. WP Upload Restriction is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Upload Restriction safe to use in 2026?
WP Upload Restriction works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Upload Restriction?
WP Upload Restriction is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 28,706 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 353 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Upload Restriction work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Upload Restriction is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Upload Restriction last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.0, was released on July 6, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes WP Upload Restriction?
WP Upload Restriction is developed and maintained by Sajjad Hossain.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Upload Restriction?
The most popular alternatives to WP Upload Restriction are WP Reroute Email (1K+ installs), WP Log Action (30+ installs) and WP Dash Support (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-upload-restriction/ · Generated 2026-09-29 12:54 UTC by PageForge