WP Add Mime Types vs Restrict WP Upload Type (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Restrict WP Upload Type has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while WP Add Mime Types leads in active installations (50K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Add Mime Types has accumulated 629K+ total downloads while Restrict WP Upload Type has 4.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Add Mime Types | Restrict WP Upload Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 24 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 629K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2022 | |
| Age | 13 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 5.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.2 | 1.0.3 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
WP Add Mime Types Reviews
Just doesn’t effing work
The one font I needed I couldn’t use.
gpx file renamed on mobile apps
works incredible on a desktop, but after trying some agents on a mobile phone it seems not to work. it rename all the gpx files in tog *.gpx.txt (*=filename)
It worked for HEIF and HEIC after trying two others
How to configure a custom type was a bit unclear, but I figured it out and it worked. Thank you! In the custom settings, I added heif = image/heif heic = image/heic (You have to keep all your custom a
Restrict WP Upload Type Reviews
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