Add From Server vs WP Image Size Limit (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Add From Server

Add From Server

4.6(239)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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WP Image Size Limit

WP Image Size Limit

4.7(17)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Image Size Limit has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 17 reviews) while Add From Server leads in active installations (60K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Add From Server has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while WP Image Size Limit has 40K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Add From Server
WP Image Size Limit4.7/5
Total Reviews
239Add From Server
WP Image Size Limit17
Active Installs
60K+Add From Server
WP Image Size Limit3.0K+
Total Downloads
1.3M+Add From Server
WP Image Size Limit40K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdd From Server
WP Image Size LimitN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoAdd From Server
WP Image Size Limit8 years ago
First Released
2008Add From Server
WP Image Size Limit2012
Age
18 yearsAdd From Server
WP Image Size Limit14 years
WP Requires
5.4+Add From Server
WP Image Size Limit3.3.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Add From Server
WP Image Size Limitfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdd From Server
WP Image Size LimitFree
Latest Version
3.4.5Add From Server
WP Image Size Limit1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Add From Server

4.6/5(239 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
6%

WP Image Size Limit

4.7/5(17 reviews)
5
88%
4
6%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%

Recent Reviews

Add From Server Reviews

by Sara Die Webmacherin

Still working

That “outdated 11 year old plugin that over 100k people still insist on using” (description from Github) still works perfectly fine and I haven’t found a good alternative. I would love to see a ver

by creativeartworks

What an amazing Plugin

Well, first of all, that plugin is amazing. Saved me for sure from unwanted hassle while importing/updating every day WooCommerce products.Daily about 1500-2000 products adding or updating, with av

by Kissington

Does not import Folder Structure to Media Library

What’s the use of importing files from the server if you can’t import the folder structure they are in for organization? I expected the plugin to import files and auto-create a virtual folder in the l

WP Image Size Limit Reviews

by swinggraphics

Brilliant

Just what I needed to tamp down those designers who think it’s okay to use 20MB images!

by jc123

Still Working

Thank you for the plugin. It is still working for WP version 4.9.5.

by avbasic

Not working!

not working

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Add From Server or WP Image Size Limit more popular?
Add From Server has 60K+ active installations while WP Image Size Limit has 3.0K+. Add From Server is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Add From Server or WP Image Size Limit?
Add From Server has a 4.6/5 rating from 239 reviews, while WP Image Size Limit has a 4.7/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Add From Server and WP Image Size Limit free?
Add From Server is free and WP Image Size Limit is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Add From Server or WP Image Size Limit?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Add From Server was last updated 5 years ago and WP Image Size Limit was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.