Multifile Upload
v1.0by yoshi · updated 19 years ago
This plugin allows WP's upload interface to handle multiple files at a time. User can also change the original and thumbnail image sizes.
- Rank
- #34,731
- Up2,616 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,326 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Multifile Upload at a glance
Multifile Upload is a WordPress plugin by yoshi with 10+ active installs, the #34,731 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on May 16, 2007, more than 19 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.1.3. Among the 65 plugins tagged “resize”, it ranks #43. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Multifile Upload |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#34,731 · up 12,974 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,731 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #37,347 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,589 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,642 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,408 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,008 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,214 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #37,505 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,705 |
Growth %
Average +1.73% 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 | +12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +25.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1
- Tested up to
- 2.1.3
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 16, 2007
- Last updated
- May 16, 2007
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Multifile Upload
How many websites use Multifile Upload?
Multifile Upload 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 #34,731 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Multifile Upload been downloaded?
4,326 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Multifile Upload last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 16, 2007 (19 years ago).
Is Multifile Upload compatible with the latest WordPress?
Multifile Upload’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.1.3, 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 Multifile Upload still maintained?
Its last release was 19 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Multifile Upload have?
No one has reviewed Multifile Upload on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Multifile Upload?
The plugins most like Multifile Upload, by the tags they share, are Clean Image Filenames (30K+), Auto Upload Images (20K+) and Disable "BIG Image" Threshold (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | yoshi |
| First released | May 16, 2007 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 16, 2007 |
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