Remove Unrestricted Uploads
v1.0by amit5204 · updated 3 years ago
If you are working with a WordPress site and getting the dreaded “Sorry, this file type is not permitted for security reasons.
- Rank
- #6,465
- Up14 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,270
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.8K
- 7,787 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Remove Unrestricted Uploads at a glance
Remove Unrestricted Uploads is a WordPress plugin by amit5204 with 1K+ active installs, the #6,465 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Dec 13, 2022, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats280 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Remove Unrestricted Uploads |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,267 · -3.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,267 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,262 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,268 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,268 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,260 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,262 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,264 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,263 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,266 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,265 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,271 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,318 |
Rank over time
#6,465 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,465 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,479 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,476 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,461 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,466 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,481 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,477 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,472 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,478 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,472 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,480 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,477 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,471 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.64% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.47% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.57% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6477 → #6461Downloads +44.4%
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 26, 2021
- Last updated
- Dec 13, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Remove Unrestricted Uploads
How many websites use Remove Unrestricted Uploads?
Remove Unrestricted Uploads is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,465 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Remove Unrestricted Uploads been downloaded?
7,787 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Remove Unrestricted Uploads last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Dec 13, 2022 (3 years ago). See every release
Is Remove Unrestricted Uploads compatible with the latest WordPress?
Remove Unrestricted Uploads’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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.
Does Remove Unrestricted Uploads have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Remove Unrestricted Uploads. See its security record
Is Remove Unrestricted Uploads still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Remove Unrestricted Uploads have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 1,270 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 7.8K |
| Author | amit5204 |
| First released | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 13, 2022 |
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