Increase Maximum Upload File Size
v2.0.4by WP Media · updated 3 years ago
Increase maximum upload file size limit to any value. Increase upload limit - upload large files.
- Rank
- #914
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 37,000
- 30K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 939K
- 939,046 all-time
- Rating
- 3.9/5
- 101 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Increase Maximum Upload File Size at a glance
Increase Maximum Upload File Size is a WordPress plugin by WP Media with 30K+ active installs, the #914 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 44 times, 30% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.9 out of 5 from 101 reviews. Version 2.0.4 came out on Aug 14, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.19. Among the 4 plugins tagged “post max size”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.3K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Increase Maximum Upload File Size |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 33 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36,740 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36,740 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36,740 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36,840 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36,807 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36,806 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36,807 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36,806 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36,805 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36,807 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36,807 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36,844 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 36,840 |
Rank over time
#914 · down 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #914 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #914 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #914 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #913 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #914 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #914 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #915 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #915 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #915 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #915 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #915 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #914 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #914 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #908 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.01% |
Active installs band
30K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 40K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #914 → #913Downloads -6.8%
- Tested up to 5.8.18 → 5.8.19
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.095%
- Other5.2%
Rating trend
3.9★★★★★101 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.8.19
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Nov 19, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 14, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Increase Maximum Upload File Size
How many websites use Increase Maximum Upload File Size?
Increase Maximum Upload File Size is active on 30K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #914 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Increase Maximum Upload File Size been downloaded?
939,046 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 44 times. See download stats
When was Increase Maximum Upload File Size last updated?
Version 2.0.4 came out on Aug 14, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release
Is Increase Maximum Upload File Size compatible with the latest WordPress?
Increase Maximum Upload File Size’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.19, 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 Increase Maximum Upload File Size have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Increase Maximum Upload File Size. See its security record
Is Increase Maximum Upload File Size 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 Increase Maximum Upload File Size have?
3.9 out of 5 from 101 reviews on WordPress.org. 70% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Increase Maximum Upload File Size?
The plugins most like Increase Maximum Upload File Size, by the tags they share, are Big File Uploads (100K+), Increase Upload Limit (70+) and EasyMedia (70K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.9
★★★★★
101 reviews
- 5 stars: 71 reviews, 70%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 2%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
- 1 stars: 26 reviews, 26%
- Positive
- 72%4–5★
- Mixed
- 1%3★
- Critical
- 27%1–2★
- About 5 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 37,000 |
| Reported installs | 30K+ |
| Rating | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 101 |
| Total downloads | 939K |
| Author | WP Media |
| First released | Nov 19, 2014 |
| Version | 2.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
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