Only Media Uploads
v0.1.1by Riyad Arefin · updated 10 years ago
A simple plugin to restricts uploads to specified file types only (images: jpg, gif, png | videos: wmv, avi, mpeg, mp4, mkv).
- Rank
- #47,133
- Down2,285 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,479 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Only Media Uploads at a glance
Only Media Uploads is a WordPress plugin by Riyad Arefin with 10+ active installs, the #47,133 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1.1 came out on May 2, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 2 plugins tagged “restrict uploads”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats40 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Only Media Uploads |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#47,133 · down 11,877 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,133 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,848 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #37,924 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,003 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #48,366 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,294 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #42,076 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,246 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,686 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #34,852 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #35,256 |
Growth %
Average -2.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.25% |
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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 2, 2015
- Last updated
- May 2, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Only Media Uploads
How many websites use Only Media Uploads?
Only Media Uploads 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 #47,133 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Only Media Uploads been downloaded?
2,479 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Only Media Uploads last updated?
Version 0.1.1 came out on May 2, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Only Media Uploads compatible with the latest WordPress?
Only Media Uploads’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Only Media Uploads still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Only Media Uploads have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Only Media Uploads?
The plugins most like Only Media Uploads, by the tags they share, are Disable Media Sizes (10K+), WP Image Size Limit (3K+) and Modern Image Formats (100K+). 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 | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | Riyad Arefin |
| First released | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Version | 0.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 2, 2016 |
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