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Upload Url and Path Enabler

By GrÃ©gory Viguier

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Upload Url and Path Enabler Review - In-Depth Analysis

Restore media upload path and URL settings in WordPress 3.5+. Easily manage your media uploads.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.08/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 12+ 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 restores the media upload path and URL setting fields that were removed in WordPress 3.5. Users can easily change their media upload settings back to their desired configuration.

As long as the fields are not empty, you can disable this plugin without any issues. This makes it a flexible solution for those who need to manage their media uploads effectively.

Comparing to Alternatives

Upload Url and Path Enabler does not have any close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique solution for changing upload paths in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward to use without complex configuration
Effectively changes upload folders without needing to edit config files
Maintains functionality for new uploads and media library access
Lightweight plugin with minimal footprint
Reliable and stable with no known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Modifies paths of all existing uploads, which can break existing media links
Lacks advanced features found in some other upload management plugins
No pro version or premium features available
Limited support for complex upload path scenarios

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness, though a minority report significant issues.

Positive highlights

"Works like a charm" - IT Hertz
"Fantastic. The easiest and fastest way to change the upload folders" - questionator
"It is a must plugin for me!" - jimyb3
"Tiny, but great tool!" - smyxie
"Thanks!" - Jean R.

Common complaints

Modifies the paths of all existing uploads making them unusable.

Weaknesses

Changes upload folder for all uploads, affecting existing media
No updates or recent scans since 2016, which may concern some users
No advanced customization options
No pro version to extend functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a quick and simple way to change the upload directory for new media uploads without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Users with extensive existing media libraries who cannot afford broken links or need advanced upload path management features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core functionality to change the upload URL and path without any restrictions.

Final Verdict

Upload Url and Path Enabler is a lightweight and effective plugin for users who want to easily change their WordPress upload directory. It is highly rated for its simplicity and reliability, with no known security issues. However, it can cause problems by altering paths of existing uploads, which may break media links for sites with large existing libraries.

Given the lack of direct alternatives and no pro version, this plugin is best suited for new sites or those willing to manage existing media carefully. Its straightforward approach and positive user feedback make it a valuable tool, but users should weigh the risk of path changes before installing.