WP Image Size Limit
v1.0.4by Sean Butze · updated 9 years ago
Adds a new setting under Settings -> Media where an admin can set a maximum upload file size for image files.
- Rank
- #4,149
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,160
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 41.8K
- 41,775 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 17 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Image Size Limit at a glance
WP Image Size Limit is a WordPress plugin by Sean Butze with 3K+ active installs, the #4,149 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 54% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Version 1.0.4 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 71 plugins tagged “uploads”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats197 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Image Size Limit |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,156 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,156 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,155 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,152 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,151 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,150 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,151 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,147 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,152 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,153 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,161 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,162 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,169 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,168 |
Rank over time
#4,149 · up 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,149 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,151 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,156 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,159 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,155 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,155 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,155 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,156 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,154 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,155 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,149 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,161 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,159 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,157 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,154 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.03% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★17 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 6, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Image Size Limit
How many websites use WP Image Size Limit?
WP Image Size Limit is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,149 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Image Size Limit been downloaded?
41,775 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was WP Image Size Limit last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is WP Image Size Limit compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Image Size Limit’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 WP Image Size Limit have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Image Size Limit. See its security record
Is WP Image Size Limit still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Image Size Limit have?
4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews on WordPress.org. 88% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Image Size Limit?
The plugins most like WP Image Size Limit, by the tags they share, are Disable Media Sizes (10K+), Media Cleaner (90K+) and Media Library Assistant (70K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
17 reviews
- 5 stars: 15 reviews, 88%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- Positive
- 94%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 6%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 13 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,160 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 17 |
| Total downloads | 41.8K |
| Author | Sean Butze |
| First released | Jul 6, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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