Best max upload file size plugins for WordPress

The most popular max upload file size plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Big File Uploads leads with 100K+ active installs, ahead of EasyMedia (70K+) and Increase Maximum Upload File Size (30K+). All 9 plugins tagged “max upload file size” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

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Top 9 max upload file size plugins

1.
Big File Uploads
The most installed max upload file size plugin, with 100K+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 403 reviews, updated 1 month ago.
2.
EasyMedia
70K+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 99 reviews, updated 1 month ago.
3.
Increase Maximum Upload File Size
30K+ active installs. Rated 3.9 from 101 reviews, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.8.19.
4.
Themx Maximum Upload File Size
1K+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
5.
Increase Maximum Upload File Size
500+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.5.14.
6.
Increase Maximum Upload file Size Limit
90+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.3.14.
7.
Increase Upload Limit
70+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 5 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.8.19.
8.
Uploads Unleashed
20+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 2 days ago.
9.
WP Manager
Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.4.14.