Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Disable Real MIME Check currently ranks #2154 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2095, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 26 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 49% versus the month before (17/day).
- The latest release, v1.0, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,246 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #2154 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2145 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2134 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2106 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30 |
| 2026-08-31 | 18 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | 19 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 14 |
| 2025-12-31 | 8 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 8 |
| 2025-09-30 | 14 |
| 2025-08-31 | 3 |
| 2025-07-31 | 8 |
| 2025-06-30 | 7 |
| 2025-05-31 | 5 |
| 2025-04-30 | 9 |
| 2025-03-31 | 23 |
| 2025-02-28 | 9 |
| 2025-01-31 | 10 |
| 2024-12-31 | 6 |
| 2024-11-30 | 11 |
| 2024-10-31 | 14 |
| 2024-09-30 | 26 |
| 2024-08-31 | 12 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Sergey Biryukov |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2017-01-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Restores the ability to upload non-image files in WordPress 4.7.1 and 4.7.2.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Disable Real MIME Check?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Disable Real MIME Check?
As of October 18, 2026, Disable Real MIME Check ranks #2154 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2095.
When was Disable Real MIME Check last updated?
Disable Real MIME Check was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 1.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Disable Real MIME Check?
Disable Real MIME Check is developed by Sergey Biryukov. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2017.
