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WP Sanitize File Name Plus

v1.0.3

by Yslo · updated 9 years ago

Sanitize file names and enhance security.

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Rank
#6,019
Up6 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,420
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
52.4K
52,377 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
8 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +125.3% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~10d

WP Sanitize File Name Plus at a glance

WP Sanitize File Name Plus is a WordPress plugin by Yslo with 1K+ active installs, the #6,019 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 115 times, 125% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.0.3 came out on Dec 20, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 43 plugins tagged “core”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

2.8K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Sanitize File Name Plus Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0100200300Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateWP Sanitize File Name Plus
Nov 3, 2026255
Nov 2, 2026132
Nov 1, 202632
Oct 31, 202626
Oct 30, 202664
Oct 29, 2026124
Oct 28, 2026158
Oct 27, 202662
Oct 26, 2026207
Oct 25, 202629
Oct 24, 202614
Oct 23, 2026106
Oct 22, 2026293
Oct 21, 2026310
Oct 20, 202696
Oct 19, 202680
Oct 18, 20269
Oct 17, 202614
Oct 16, 2026101
Oct 15, 2026111
Oct 14, 202691
Oct 13, 2026186
Oct 12, 2026246
Oct 11, 202620
Oct 10, 202659

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,417 · -6.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.5K1.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,417
Nov 8, 20261,417
Nov 7, 20261,425
Nov 5, 20261,425
Nov 4, 20261,419
Nov 3, 20261,418
Nov 2, 20261,419
Nov 1, 20261,420
Oct 31, 20261,419
Oct 30, 20261,441
Oct 29, 20261,424
Oct 28, 20261,416
Oct 27, 20261,515

Rank over time

#6,019 · down 34 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#6K#6K#6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#6,019
Nov 8, 2026#6,025
Nov 7, 2026#6,018
Nov 6, 2026#6,020
Nov 5, 2026#6,008
Nov 4, 2026#6,017
Nov 3, 2026#5,997
Nov 2, 2026#5,996
Nov 1, 2026#5,991
Oct 31, 2026#5,984
Oct 30, 2026#5,974
Oct 29, 2026#5,983
Oct 28, 2026#5,990
Oct 27, 2026#5,985

Growth %

Average -0.51% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026-0.56%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+0.42%
Nov 4, 2026+0.07%
Nov 3, 2026-0.07%
Nov 2, 2026-0.07%
Nov 1, 2026+0.07%
Oct 31, 2026-1.53%
Oct 30, 2026+1.19%
Oct 29, 2026+0.56%
Oct 28, 2026-6.54%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5990 → #6008
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.3
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 25, 2014
Last updated
Dec 20, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Sanitize File Name Plus

How many websites use WP Sanitize File Name Plus?

WP Sanitize File Name Plus is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,019 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Sanitize File Name Plus been downloaded?

52,377 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 115 times. See download stats

When was WP Sanitize File Name Plus last updated?

Version 1.0.3 came out on Dec 20, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is WP Sanitize File Name Plus compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Sanitize File Name Plus’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Sanitize File Name Plus have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Sanitize File Name Plus. See its security record

Is WP Sanitize File Name Plus 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 Sanitize File Name Plus have?

5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WP Sanitize File Name Plus?

The plugins most like WP Sanitize File Name Plus, by the tags they share, are Prevent Direct Access (10K+), Add From Server (60K+) and All In One Favicon (60K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

8 reviews

  • 5 stars: 8 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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WP Sanitize File Name Plus
Estimated installs≈ 1,420
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews8
Total downloads52.4K
AuthorYslo
First releasedJun 25, 2014
Version1.0.3
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 20, 2017

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