Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads
v1.1.1by yohman · updated 16 years ago
This plugin allows you to upload Word, Powerpoint and Excel files through the media library uploader.
- Rank
- #12,866
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 216
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 17.1K
- 17,128 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads at a glance
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads is a WordPress plugin by yohman with 200+ active installs, the #12,866 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 25% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 28, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.01. Among the 31 plugins tagged “word”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats125 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 216 · -1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 216 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 216 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 217 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 216 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 217 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 217 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 218 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 218 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 218 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 217 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 218 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 218 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 220 |
Rank over time
#12,866 · down 46 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,866 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,868 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,856 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,829 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,853 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,840 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,828 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,794 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,793 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,807 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,821 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,822 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,824 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,820 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.91% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 3.01
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 23, 2010
- Last updated
- Oct 28, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads
How many websites use Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads?
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,866 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads been downloaded?
17,128 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 28, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads compatible with the latest WordPress?
Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.01, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads have?
No one has reviewed Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads?
The plugins most like Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads, by the tags they share, are Media Library Categories (20K+), Media Deduper (9K+) and Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling (7K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 216 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 17.1K |
| Author | yohman |
| First released | Oct 23, 2010 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2010 |
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