Best front end upload plugins for WordPress
The most popular front end upload plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Iptanus File Upload leads with 10K+ active installs, ahead of WP Editor Imgur Button (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “Front end upload” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 front end upload plugins
- 1.
Iptanus File UploadThe most installed front end upload plugin, with 10K+ active installs. Rated 4.4 from 117 reviews, updated 3 days ago.
- 2.
WP Editor Imgur Button10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 10 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.5.33.
All 2 plugins tagged “Front end upload”
Iptanus File Upload
Down in the last 7 days:1#1,871by nickboss3 days ago
Front-end file upload forms for WordPress. Build them visually, add your own fields, and capture photos from a webcam.
- Installs
- 10K+
- Rating
- 4.4(117)
- Downloads
- 474/day
WP Editor Imgur Button
#38,747by codehay10 years ago
Insert button upload image to imgur.com using api and add to comment box
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day