Frontend File Upload
v1.4.0by Muneeb · updated 2 months ago
Allows users to upload files directly in WordPress Database from frontend.
- Rank
- #18,820
- Up53 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 71
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.1K
- 4,140 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Frontend File Upload at a glance
Frontend File Upload is a WordPress plugin by Muneeb with 70+ active installs, the #18,820 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 82% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.4.0 came out on Aug 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 17 plugins tagged “uploader”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats350 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Frontend File Upload |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 17 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 71 · +4.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 68 |
Rank over time
#18,820 · up 280 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,820 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,873 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,079 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,106 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,081 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,146 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,398 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,131 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,021 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,215 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,131 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,100 |
Growth %
Average +0.33% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +5.97% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.98% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +6.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.94% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #19131 → #19106
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.464%
- v1.036%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Apr 4, 2023
- Last updated
- Aug 23, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Frontend File Upload
How many websites use Frontend File Upload?
Frontend File Upload is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,820 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Frontend File Upload been downloaded?
4,140 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was Frontend File Upload last updated?
Version 1.4.0 came out on Aug 23, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Frontend File Upload compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Frontend File Upload still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Frontend File Upload have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Frontend File Upload?
The plugins most like Frontend File Upload, by the tags they share, are What The File (40K+), My WP Customize Admin/Frontend (8K+) and WP Attachments (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 71 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.1K |
| Author | Muneeb |
| First released | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Version | 1.4.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Aug 23, 2026 |
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