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Enable SVG, WebP, and ICO Upload

By ideasToCode

Performance & Optimization / Image Optimization & Compression

Enable SVG, WebP, and ICO Upload Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enable uploading of SVG, WebP, and ICO image files to WordPress. This plugin enhances media capabilities and improves website performance.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

By default, WordPress does not allow uploading file formats like SVG, WebP, and ICO citing security reasons. These files are becoming very popular and are recommended by popular web speed scan platforms like Google PageSpeed Insights or Gtmetrix to serve images in next-gen formats. This free plugin will enable you to upload these files.

Simply install the plugin and your WordPress website can easily accept media in SVG, WebP, and ICO format. You will also have an option to disable some or all image formats as required.

If you want to learn more about the plugin, please check our website - ideastocode.com.

Comparing to Alternatives

Enable SVG, WebP, and ICO Upload is a straightforward plugin that allows uploading of SVG, WebP, and ICO files in WordPress, competing with other plugins focused mainly on WebP support.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports multiple file types including SVG, WebP, and ICO.
Simple and compact with easy setup.
Moved plugin settings to WordPress Settings submenu for better admin experience.

Weaknesses

Initial versions had security vulnerabilities related to file upload validation.
Lacks translation support, e.g., no Russian language.
Does not offer advanced image optimization features like some WebP-specific plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights ease of use and functionality but also points out some concerns and areas for improvement.

Positive highlights

'The plugin is great, compact and easy to set up.' – cf0975140388
'Works great!!' – santoshsth1
Security issues have been resolved and plugin moved to Settings submenu – ideasToCode

Common complaints

Unnecessary admin menu tab in earlier versions – samuelkrempasky
Lack of translation, especially Russian – dgpalych
Security vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.4 – Alain Sanchez

Weaknesses

Initial security flaws allowing arbitrary file uploads.
No multilingual support.
Early versions cluttered admin menu before update.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a lightweight and simple plugin to enable uploading SVG, WebP, and ICO files without complex image optimization features.

Not ideal for

Those looking for advanced image optimization or conversion features, or requiring extensive multilingual support may find this plugin limited.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows uploading SVG, WebP, and ICO files with basic functionality and no advanced optimization features.

Final Verdict

Enable SVG, WebP, and ICO Upload is a practical plugin for enabling these file types in WordPress with a simple and clean setup.

While early versions had security and UI issues, recent updates have addressed these concerns, making it a reliable choice for users needing basic upload support without extra features.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Enable SVG, WebP, and ICO Upload plugin.

SVG

WebP

ICO image upload

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes, you can use this plugin with any theme. We have tried with popular themes such as Enfold, Avada, Elementor page builders, Astra, Divi, etc and it works perfectly great.