AP Extended MIME Types
v1.1by Josh Maxwell · updated 14 years ago
This plugin extends the allowed uploadable MIME types to include a WIDE range of file types. Created specifically for WPMS...
- Rank
- #11,199
- Up22 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 267
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 18.5K
- 18,525 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
AP Extended MIME Types at a glance
AP Extended MIME Types is a WordPress plugin by Josh Maxwell with 200+ active installs, the #11,199 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Apr 18, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 7 plugins tagged “mime-types”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats115 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | AP Extended MIME Types |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 267 · -6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 267 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 267 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 267 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 267 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 267 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 266 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 267 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 266 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 267 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 268 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 285 |
Rank over time
#11,199 · up 23 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,199 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,221 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,237 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,187 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,243 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,208 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,239 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,212 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,258 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,230 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,225 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,204 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,215 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,222 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.96% |
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
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 24, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 18, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about AP Extended MIME Types
How many websites use AP Extended MIME Types?
AP Extended MIME Types 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 #11,199 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has AP Extended MIME Types been downloaded?
18,525 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was AP Extended MIME Types last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Apr 18, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is AP Extended MIME Types compatible with the latest WordPress?
AP Extended MIME Types’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 AP Extended MIME Types still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does AP Extended MIME Types have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to AP Extended MIME Types?
The plugins most like AP Extended MIME Types, by the tags they share, are Disable Real MIME Check (10K+), File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+) and Add MIME Types (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 267 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 18.5K |
| Author | Josh Maxwell |
| First released | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 18, 2012 |
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