Media File Limiter
v1.0by teamredfox · updated 1 year ago
Restrict maximum upload file size and block dangerous extensions at upload time. Ensures early-stage validation for enhanced WordPress media security.
- Rank
- #31,834
- Up360 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 440
- 440 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media File Limiter at a glance
Media File Limiter is a WordPress plugin by teamredfox with 10+ active installs, the #31,834 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 5, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 19 plugins tagged “file size”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats42 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Media File Limiter |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · +1500.0% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
Rank over time
#31,834 · up 40,815 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #31,834 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #32,194 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,205 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,745 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #73,142 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #56,763 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #66,684 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #64,426 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #72,649 |
Growth %
Average +23.77% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +64.29% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +600.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -80.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +300.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Media File Limiter ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #64426 → #45745Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Nov 5, 2025
- Last updated
- Nov 5, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media File Limiter
How many websites use Media File Limiter?
Media File Limiter is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #31,834 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media File Limiter been downloaded?
440 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Media File Limiter last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 5, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Media File Limiter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Media File Limiter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Media File Limiter still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media File Limiter have?
No one has reviewed Media File Limiter on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Media File Limiter?
The plugins most like Media File Limiter, by the tags they share, are File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+), Wordfence Security (5M+) and Jetpack (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 440 |
| Author | teamredfox |
| First released | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 5, 2025 |
Alternatives to Media File Limiter
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
File Upload Types by WPForms
by Syed Balkhi
Easily allow WordPress to accept and upload any file type extension or MIME type, including custom file types.
- Rank
- #882
- Installs
- 40K+
- 4.0
Wordfence Security
by Mark Maunder
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
- Rank
- #11
- Installs
- 5M+
- 4.7
Jetpack
by Automattic
Connect ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI agent to your site. Plus backup, malware scan, firewall, stats, CDN, and SEO tools in one plugin.
- Rank
- #17
- Installs
- 3M+
- 3.7
Really Simple Security
by Really Simple Plugins
Easily improve site security with WordPress Hardening, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Login Protection, Vulnerability Detection and SSL certificate.
- Rank
- #18
- Installs
- 3M+
- 4.9
All-In-One Security (AIOS)
by David Anderson / Team Updraft
Protect your WordPress site with All-In-One Security (AIOS): easy-to-use login security, a powerful firewall, and much more.
- Rank
- #56
- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.7
Security Optimizer
by SiteGround
Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.
- Rank
- #51
- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.5
Side by side:Media File Limiter vs File Upload Types by WPFormsMedia File Limiter vs Wordfence SecurityMedia File Limiter vs Jetpack
More by teamredfox
See everything by teamredfoxOther plugins from this author in our catalog.
REST API Shield & XML-RPC Blocker
by teamredfox
A security plugin that controls XML-RPC access and specific WordPress REST API endpoints from anonymous users.
- Rank
- #29,893
- Installs
- 10+
API Write Blocker
by teamredfox
A plugin to control the operation of admin-ajax.php, REST API, and xmlrpc.
- Rank
- #41,247
- Installs
- 10+