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BEA – Sanitize Filename

By BE API

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

BEA – Sanitize Filename Review - In-Depth Analysis

Sanitize filenames by removing punctuation and accents from uploaded files.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

This plugin allows you to sanitize files on upload, which is pretty handy. It means all punctuation and accents from the filename of uploaded files will be removed.

All accented letters will be converted to same letters without accent. Special characters will be deleted. Underscores will be replaced by hyphens.

On MAC, you can also create an accented character with the combination of ` and the wanted letter. This has the effect to create a character with a special filename system encoding format which is not sanitized. An issue is already open about this.

Created by Be API, the French WordPress leader agency since 2009. Based in Paris, we are more than 30 people and always hiring some fun and talented guys. So we will be pleased to work with you.

This plugin is only maintained, which means we do not guarantee some free support. Consider reporting an issue and be patient.

To facilitate the process of submitting an issue and quicker answer, we only use Github, so don't use WP.Org support, it will not be considered.

Comparing to Alternatives

BEA – Sanitize Filename stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing filename sanitization.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Automatically corrects filenames upon upload to ensure best practices
Highly rated with perfect user satisfaction
Lightweight and easy to integrate into projects
No known security vulnerabilities
Free to use with no hidden costs

Weaknesses

Limited to filename sanitization without additional file management features
No premium version with extended functionalities
Lacks customization options for advanced users

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's effectiveness and necessity.

Positive highlights

"An absolutely must have" - Cyrille Sanson
"This script is missing from the core" - madvic
"Tip top! Integrated into all my projects" - GregRuelle
"A very good plugin. Thanks" - Olivier GBLEM

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced customization options
Limited feature set focused solely on filename sanitization

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, reliable solution to automatically sanitize filenames during upload without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a comprehensive file management plugin or those needing advanced customization options for filename handling.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes automatic filename sanitization on upload, ensuring filenames follow best practices without any cost.

Final Verdict

BEA – Sanitize Filename is a highly effective and well-regarded plugin that fills a unique niche with no direct competitors. Its flawless user ratings and absence of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for users needing filename sanitization.

While it lacks advanced features and a premium version, its simplicity and reliability provide excellent value for those seeking straightforward filename correction during uploads.