Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Big File Uploads currently ranks #416 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #415, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 3,589 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 9% versus the month before (3,296/day).
- The latest release, v2.2.2, shipped on Oct 7, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #416 |
| 2026-09-30 | #417 |
| 2026-08-31 | #420 |
| 2026-07-31 | #415 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 674 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,944 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,649 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,261 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Infinite Uploads |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.2 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-07 |
| Added to directory | 2016-01-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Enable large file uploads in the built-in WordPress media uploader via file chunking, and set maximum upload file size to any value based on user role …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Big File Uploads?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Big File Uploads?
As of October 18, 2026, Big File Uploads ranks #416 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #415.
When was Big File Uploads last updated?
Big File Uploads was last updated on October 7, 2026 (version 2.2.2). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Big File Uploads?
Big File Uploads is developed by Infinite Uploads. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2016.
