Upload Widget
v1.5by monpelaud · updated 16 years ago
The simple way to upload files.
- Rank
- #23,157
- Up10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.1K
- 14,111 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Upload Widget at a glance
Upload Widget is a WordPress plugin by monpelaud with 30+ active installs, the #23,157 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.5 came out on May 15, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 4 plugins tagged “upload files”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Upload Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 39 |
Rank over time
#23,157 · down 272 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,157 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,167 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,064 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,138 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,131 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,041 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,928 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,002 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,051 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,088 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,885 |
Growth %
Average -0.66% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.78% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v1.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 8, 2010
- Last updated
- May 15, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Upload Widget
How many websites use Upload Widget?
Upload Widget is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,157 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Upload Widget been downloaded?
14,111 times in total since 2010.
When was Upload Widget last updated?
Version 1.5 came out on May 15, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Upload Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Upload Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 Upload Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Upload Widget have?
No one has reviewed Upload Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Upload Widget?
The plugins most like Upload Widget, by the tags they share, are FileOrganizer (200K+), Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 (60K+) and File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 14.1K |
| Author | monpelaud |
| First released | Apr 8, 2010 |
| Version | 1.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 15, 2010 |
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