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Easy SVG Support

By Benjamin Zekavica

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Easy SVG Support Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easy SVG Support allows you to upload SVG files into your WordPress media library. It features easy installation and SVG sanitization.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

40,000+

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

Easy SVG Support is a plugin that lets you upload SVG files directly into your WordPress media library. This plugin is designed for users who prefer a straightforward solution for SVG file management.

Key features include support for uploading SVG files, easy installation, and the ability to display SVG files in the media library. The plugin also sanitizes SVG files directly and offers custom hooks for tags and attributes. It has been updated to work with the new WordPress Gutenberg editor and supports PHP version 8.2.

If you encounter any issues or need assistance with Easy SVG Support, you can reach out via email or ask questions in the forums section.

Comparing to Alternatives

Easy SVG Support stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing SVG support in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely easy to use and install
Lightweight plugin with minimal impact on site performance
Simplifies the use of SVG icons effectively
Reliable and efficient for uploading custom fonts and SVGs
Consistently positive user feedback with high satisfaction

Weaknesses

Has had multiple medium severity security vulnerabilities in the past
No pro version or advanced premium features available
Limited to basic SVG support without extended customization options

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin for its simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

'SUPER easy to use!' - verdographics
'Lightweight and soo good 🙂' - MaxWP_Canada
'Great plugin, simplifies the use of SVG icons, thanks!' - John
'Simple Works eExcellent!' - fahmineo
'Simple and Easy, Thank you.' - icesacrewam

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities related to stored cross-site scripting
No advanced features or paid support options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, lightweight solution to upload and use SVG files in WordPress without complexity.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced SVG customization, premium support, or those concerned about past security issues might find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full SVG upload support with easy integration and use within WordPress.

Final Verdict

Easy SVG Support is a highly rated plugin praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in enabling SVG uploads in WordPress. It stands out due to its ease of use and lightweight nature, making it a solid choice for users needing basic SVG functionality.

However, users should be aware of its history of medium severity security vulnerabilities, although these have been addressed in recent updates. The lack of a pro version means advanced features are limited, but for most users, the free version provides excellent value.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Easy SVG Support plugin.

Easy svg

SVG support

Upload svg

Screenshots

FAQ

Hook: esw_svg_allowed_tags

    // XML TAGS     add_filter( 'esw_svg_allowed_tags', function ($tags) {         $tags[] = 'p';         $tags[] = 'info';          return $tags;     } );

Hook: esw_svg_allowed_attributes

    // XML attributes     add_filter( 'esw_svg_allowed_attributes', function ( $attributes ) {         $attributes[] = 'src';          return $attributes;     } );

Hook: esw_svg_allowed_tags

    // XML TAGS     add_filter( 'esw_svg_allowed_tags', function ($tags) {         $tags[] = 'p';         $tags[] = 'info';          return $tags;     } );

Hook: esw_svg_allowed_attributes

    // XML attributes     add_filter( 'esw_svg_allowed_attributes', function ( $attributes ) {         $attributes[] = 'src';          return $attributes;     } );