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.

Upload Larger Plugins

Upload Larger Plugins

5(20)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Upload Larger Plugins
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Resize images before upload

Resize images before upload

4.6(22)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Resize images before upload

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

Rating
5/5Upload Larger Plugins
Resize images before upload4.6/5
Total Reviews
20Upload Larger Plugins
Resize images before upload22
Active Installs
7.0K+Upload Larger Plugins
Resize images before upload1.0K+
Total Downloads
144K+Upload Larger Plugins
Resize images before upload59K+
Support Resolution
N/AUpload Larger Plugins
Resize images before uploadN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoUpload Larger Plugins
Resize images before upload8 years ago
First Released
2014Upload Larger Plugins
Resize images before upload2012
Age
12 yearsUpload Larger Plugins
Resize images before upload14 years
WP Requires
3.3+Upload Larger Plugins
Resize images before upload3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Upload Larger Plugins
Resize images before uploadfalse+
Business Model
FreeUpload Larger Plugins
Resize images before uploadFree
Latest Version
2.0Upload Larger Plugins
Resize images before upload1.8

Rating Breakdown

Upload Larger Plugins

5/5(20 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Resize images before upload

4.6/5(22 reviews)
5
86%
4
0%
3
5%
2
5%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

Upload Larger Plugins Reviews

by rtpHarry

Thank You

This plugin really saves me when I’m in a tight corner.

by dotjunior

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

by tawabwp

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

by jscomino

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

by Alex R.

Timesaver

I had big problems with my host, uploading bigger images. This plugin really save my time!

by WebDev

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upload Larger Plugins or Resize images before upload more popular?
Upload Larger Plugins has 7.0K+ active installations while Resize images before upload has 1.0K+. Upload Larger Plugins is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Upload Larger Plugins or Resize images before upload?
Upload Larger Plugins has a 5/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Resize images before upload has a 4.6/5 rating from 22 reviews.
Are Upload Larger Plugins and Resize images before upload free?
Upload Larger Plugins is free and Resize images before upload is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Upload Larger Plugins or Resize images before upload?
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?
Upload Larger Plugins was last updated 1 week ago and Resize images before upload was last updated 8 years ago.

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