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Increase Maximum Upload File Size

By WP Media

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.

Increase Maximum Upload File Size Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily increase the maximum upload file size limit for your WordPress site. Adjust the upload limit to accommodate larger files effortlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.02/10

User Rating

3.9/5 (based on 101+ reviews)

Active Installations

40,000+

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 increase the upload file size limit to any value with just one click.

It automatically detects the upload limits set by WordPress and your server or hosting provider, displaying them for your convenience.

You can access the plugin's settings directly from the main WordPress admin menu. If you find the displayed limits insufficient, please contact your hosting provider for assistance.

For help, please visit the official plugin support forum. We respond to all inquiries as soon as possible!

Comparing to Alternatives

Increase Maximum Upload File Size has several alternatives that offer similar functionality for managing upload limits in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward to use with minimal setup.
Works out of the box for many users without additional configuration.
No known security vulnerabilities as per recent WPScan report.
Lightweight plugin focusing on a single task.
Positive user feedback highlights reliability in many cases.

Weaknesses

Some users report the upload progress meter does not function properly.
Lacks language support for some languages, such as Persian.
Does not allow fully custom upload size selection in some cases.
No pro version with advanced features available.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 3.9 average rating and a majority of 5-star reviews, many users find the plugin effective, though a notable minority report issues.

Positive highlights

'Works for me. Installed and worked right out of the box.' — jerome21z
'Does what it says it does. As simple as that.' — Webtomica
'A simple plugin that does one thing and does it well.' — patlurcock
'Good' — mohammadrezazolala

Common complaints

Upload progress meter does not advance and upload fails.
Lack of Persian language support.
Inability to select custom upload sizes as desired.

Weaknesses

Inconsistent functionality reported by some users.
Limited customization options.
No multilingual support for some languages.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-fuss plugin to increase upload file size limits without needing advanced features or customization.

Not ideal for

Users who require multilingual support, advanced upload size customization, or reliable progress feedback during uploads.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic functionality to increase the maximum upload file size without additional features.

Final Verdict

Increase Maximum Upload File Size is a straightforward plugin that effectively raises upload limits for many users, backed by a strong positive rating and no known security issues. Its simplicity is a strength for those needing quick setup without complexity.

However, some users experience issues with the upload progress meter and limited language support, which may deter those needing more robust or customizable solutions. Alternatives exist that might better serve users with advanced needs or multilingual requirements.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Increase Maximum Upload File Size plugin.

Increase File Size Limit

Increase Upload Limit

Max Upload File Size

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FAQ

Yes, it works with all servers. But, please know that server adjusted limits can’t be changed from a WordPress plugin. If the server set limit is 16MB you can’t increase it to 128MB via WordPress. You have to email your hosting provider and ask them to increase the limit. Install the plugin and it’ll tell you what the limits are and what to do.