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MimeTypes Link Icons

By eagerterrier

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

MimeTypes Link Icons Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically adds icons to file links in your blog posts. Configurable icon sizes and styles enhance the visual appeal of uploads.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.49/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

MimeTypes Link Icons is a plugin that enhances your blog posts by adding icons next to file links and uploads. This feature improves the visual representation of downloadable files, making it easier for users to identify file types at a glance.

The plugin allows you to configure the icons, including options for PNG or GIF formats, icon placement, and size. You can choose from various sizes such as 16x16px, 24x24px, 48x48px, 64x64px, and 128x128px.

It supports a wide range of file extensions, ensuring that most common file types are represented with appropriate icons. Additionally, the plugin is designed to be user-friendly and is compatible with PHP5.2+ and WordPress 3.5+.

Comparing to Alternatives

MimeTypes Link Icons stands out as a straightforward plugin for displaying file type icons next to links, with a focus on simplicity and ease of use.

Top alternatives

MimeTypes Link Icons ( WPS: 7.49)

Strengths

Simple setup with no configuration needed for basic use
Displays file icons and sizes clearly next to links
Supports selective activation of icons in settings
Compatible with popular page builders like Elementor
Lightweight and does not add unnecessary bloat

Weaknesses

Limited customization options for icon styles
No built-in support for advanced file management
Lacks integration with other media plugins
No official updates addressing deprecated WordPress functions

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness, though some technical warnings have been noted.

Positive highlights

"Just what I wanted, thanks!" - George
"Works out of the box and does exactly what it says" - x06designs
"Nice choice of icons and simple to use" - Picturgency
"Great plugin and a labor-saving device" - Daniel
"Thank you for the update" - SITEWEB44

Common complaints

Deprecated function notices appearing in logs
Lack of updates to address WordPress core changes

Weaknesses

No alternative provided for deprecated screen_icon function
Some users report compatibility warnings despite plugin functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, no-fuss plugin to display file type icons and sizes alongside links without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced customization, frequent updates, or integration with other media management tools may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core features including icon display for multiple file types, file size display, and selective icon activation in settings.

Final Verdict

MimeTypes Link Icons is a simple and effective solution for adding file type icons and sizes next to links, praised for its ease of use and compatibility with popular page builders.

While it lacks advanced features and has some deprecated function warnings, it remains a valuable tool for users needing straightforward file icon display without extra complexity.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free MimeTypes Link Icons plugin.

File Icons

Icons

Mime Type

Screenshots

FAQ

No. It searches your post for any links containing the file extensions you have activated. This will be triggered by any link within the normal content area.

You can 😉

First of all, you can change the rounding precision for the file size on the settings screen.

Secondly, there’s an output filter available for your use which will receive the formatted file size string which will look something along the lines of (123.4 kB).

To use the filter add a snippet like the following to your (child-)theme’s functions.php file:

function my_function( $formatted_file_size ) {     // do your thing     return $formatted_file_size; } add_filter( 'mtli_filesize', 'my_function' );

Please note: be aware that the file size string will be added to the page via CSS, so the output of your function should be usable in a CSS string!

You can 😉

There’s an output filter available for the attachment link classes.
Mind: the $classnames_string variables holds all the classes – not just the MTLI classes – which the attachment link, i.e. the <a> tag, has.

To use the filter add a snippet like the following to your (child-)theme’s functions.php file:

function my_classnameFunction( $classnames_string ) {     // do your thing     return $classnames_string; } add_filter( 'mtli_classnames', 'my_classnameFunction' );

This is outside of the scope of this plugin, but you should probably read this explanation (includes code sample) on how to add more file types to the WordPress allowed list in an upgrade-friendly manner.

However, if you do add extra file types to your blog and these file types would not (yet) be included in this plugin, you can add the mimetype extensions to the list this plugin uses, by using the filter hook we provided for this purpose.

To use the filter add a snippet like the following to your (child-)theme’s functions.php file:

function change_mimetypes( $current_mimetypes ) {     // do your thing to the array     //     // ie $current_mimetypes[] = 'mp6';     //     // or $current_mimetypes = array('mp4','pdf','zzz'); - don't forget to add your own css to your stylesheet in the format .mtli_[extension_without_dots] {background-image:url('/path/to/your/icon')}     return $current_mimetypes; } add_filter( 'mtli_active_mimetypes', 'change_mimetypes' );

You can temporarily suspend this plugin by using the pause_mtli() and unpause_mtli() functions.

Add the following code to your plugin where you want to suspend the plugin:

if( function_exists( 'pause_mtli' ) ) {     pause_mtli(); }  // Your code  if( function_exists( 'unpause_mtli' ) ) {     unpause_mtli(); }

Please do advise your users about your use of these functions as we’re not looking to get complaints from users about this plugin not working 😉

You can 😉

First of all, you can change the rounding precision for the file size on the settings screen.

Secondly, there’s an output filter available for your use which will receive the formatted file size string which will look something along the lines of (123.4 kB).

To use the filter add a snippet like the following to your (child-)theme’s functions.php file:

function my_function( $formatted_file_size ) {     // do your thing     return $formatted_file_size; } add_filter( 'mtli_filesize', 'my_function' );

Please note: be aware that the file size string will be added to the page via CSS, so the output of your function should be usable in a CSS string!

You can temporarily suspend this plugin by using the pause_mtli() and unpause_mtli() functions.

Add the following code to your plugin where you want to suspend the plugin:

if( function_exists( 'pause_mtli' ) ) {     pause_mtli(); }  // Your code  if( function_exists( 'unpause_mtli' ) ) {     unpause_mtli(); }

Please do advise your users about your use of these functions as we’re not looking to get complaints from users about this plugin not working 😉

Contributors and developers

“MimeTypes Link Icons” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

eagerterrier

Juliette Reinders Folmer

Free Version Docs

WPS

7.49

Very Good

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 26

Version

3.3.2

Last updated

5 months ago

Active installations

8,000+

WordPress version

6.7.7 or higher

PHP version

or higher

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MimeTypes Link Icons Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (26)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (1)

Previous Versions

WPS

7.49

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