File Upload Types by WPForms vs Iptanus File Upload
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
File Upload Types by WPForms leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #891, ahead of Iptanus File Upload at #1,868. Over the last 7 days File Upload Types by WPForms climbed 3 places and Iptanus File Upload slipped 4 places. File Upload Types by WPForms has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 40K+ active installs against 10K+ for Iptanus File Upload. Downloads this week: Iptanus File Upload 6,281 and File Upload Types by WPForms 923. Ratings: File Upload Types by WPForms 4★ from 20 and Iptanus File Upload 4.4★ from 117 reviews.
| Metric | File Upload Types by WPForms | Iptanus File Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #891 ▲ 3 | #1,868 ▼ 4 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 923 | 6,281 |
| Rating | 4★ (20) | 4.4★ (117) |
| Last updated | Sep 22, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.0 | 5.2.1 |
| Best rank on record | #891 | #1,845 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2020 | Dec 2013 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, File Upload Types by WPForms or Iptanus File Upload?
By active installs, File Upload Types by WPForms: 40K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Iptanus File Upload, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, File Upload Types by WPForms or Iptanus File Upload?
File Upload Types by WPForms, at #891 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Iptanus File Upload at #1,868. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are File Upload Types by WPForms or Iptanus File Upload alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.