Add MIME Types
v3.2.0by kimipooh · updated 5 months ago
The plugin additionally allows the mime types and file extensions to WordPress.
- Rank
- #740
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 54,000
- 50K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 689.5K
- 689,535 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 25 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Add MIME Types at a glance
Add MIME Types is a WordPress plugin by kimipooh with 50K+ active installs, the #740 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 206 times, 4% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 25 reviews. Version 3.2.0 came out on May 17, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 17 plugins tagged “mime”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats4.7K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Add MIME Types |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 186 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 199 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 109 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 211 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 213 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 231 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 200 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 309 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 535 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 365 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 214 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 170 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 177 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 85 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 53,938 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 53,938 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 54,001 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 54,011 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 54,068 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 54,122 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 54,066 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 53,991 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 54,073 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 54,156 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 54,072 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 54,120 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 54,067 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 54,147 |
Rank over time
#740 · down 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #740 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #739 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #739 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #738 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #739 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #739 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #738 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #741 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #740 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #739 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #741 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #741 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #741 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #741 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #739 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.15% |
Active installs band
50K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 50K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #741 → #739
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.258%
- v3.126%
- v3.012%
- Other4.4%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★25 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 16, 2013
- Last updated
- May 17, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Add MIME Types
How many websites use Add MIME Types?
Add MIME Types is active on 50K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #740 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Add MIME Types been downloaded?
689,535 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 206 times. See download stats
When was Add MIME Types last updated?
Version 3.2.0 came out on May 17, 2026 (5 months ago). See every release
Is Add MIME Types compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Does Add MIME Types have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Add MIME Types. See its security record
Is Add MIME Types still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Add MIME Types have?
4.2 out of 5 from 25 reviews on WordPress.org. 72% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Add MIME Types?
The plugins most like Add MIME Types, by the tags they share, are File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+), Disable Real MIME Check (10K+) and Restrict WP Upload Type (300+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
25 reviews
- 5 stars: 18 reviews, 72%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 76%4–5★
- Mixed
- 8%3★
- Critical
- 16%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 54,000 |
| Reported installs | 50K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 25 |
| Total downloads | 689.5K |
| Author | kimipooh |
| First released | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Version | 3.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | May 17, 2026 |
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