Upload Larger Plugins vs Resize images before upload (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Resize images before upload
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Upload Larger Plugins has a higher user rating (5/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Upload Larger Plugins has accumulated 144K+ total downloads while Resize images before upload has 59K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Upload Larger Plugins | Resize images before upload | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ► | 22 |
| Active Installs | 7.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 144K+ | ◄ | 59K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Age | 12 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0 | 1.8 |
Rating Breakdown
Upload Larger Plugins
Resize images before upload
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Upload Larger Plugins averaged approximately 23 daily downloads while Resize images before upload averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Upload Larger Plugins Reviews
Thank You
This plugin really saves me when I’m in a tight corner.
Oh ceus… funciona!
Depois de muito estresse com a “equipe técnica” de um servidor, eu instalo este plugin simples e incrível e tudo funciona. Muito obrigado David. This topic was modified 4 years, 10 months ago
Very simple and straightforward
I needed to install a plugin of 5.5mb. I found out that most wordpress sites allow plugins up to 2mb. You can either change this in php.ini or .htaccess file or just use this plugin. Easy to use and s
Resize images before upload Reviews
Brilliant Plugin
Upon searching the WordPress repository, it’s clear that every plugin that resizes images for you is a paid service, with one exception, THIS plugin! By resizing the imaegs on our website, we’ve been
Timesaver
I had big problems with my host, uploading bigger images. This plugin really save my time!
Much better than any other compressors! Server is stable now!
First of all, thank you dear devs. Undoubtedly a great work.I must admit that using and maintaining a shared hosting for a high traffic website is tricky. And if compressing image takes 100% CPU and I
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