Simple attachment widget that uses native Wordpress upload manager to add files link widgets to your site.
As of April 2026, Attach Files Widget is a WordPress admin plugin with 100 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 10K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.5.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Redux Framework.
Simple attachment widget that uses native WordPress upload manager to add files link widgets to your site.
Press “Add attachment” button. Upload or choose exists file. Add title or description for file. Press “Insert Into Widget”.
To remove attachment press “x” link.
At any post or page you can use shortcode [widget_attachments] to display widget content.
Available params:
id – Widget ID (You can see at widget)
limit – How many items can be showed
Example: [widget_attachments id=”3″ limit=5] It will show 5 attached files from Widget ID equal 3;
| WordPress | 3.5.1+ requiredTested up to 4.0.38 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Thx Henrique Vianna
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