Mime Types Plus

77 Quality Score

Active Installs

18/30

With around 10,000 active installs, this is a relatively niche plugin, though it still sees meaningful use in its specific category.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was last updated in March 2026 and is tested with WordPress 7.0, showing active and current development.

User Rating

11/15

A score of 76 out of 100 from 10 ratings indicates generally positive feedback, though the small sample size limits confidence in the average.

Support Health

8/15

With zero support threads opened, there is no track record to evaluate responsiveness, which is a neutral to slightly concerning signal.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It requires PHP 8.0 and WordPress 4.7 or higher, and is tested with the latest WordPress 7.0, indicating solid modern compatibility.

Scores higher than 54% of indexed plugins

About

Add the mime type that can be used in the media library to each file type.

Active Installs 10k+

Rating ★★★½ 3.8/5

Last Updated 2026-08-16 10:09am GMT

Requires WordPress 4.7+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 8.0+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

Mime Types Plus adds descriptive MIME type information to each file entry in the WordPress Media Library, so administrators can see the exact file type associated with uploads. It works behind the scenes to register and label file types correctly when the core Media Library lacks that information. In practice, it helps site owners identify and manage non-standard or less common file formats more clearly.

Who It's For

This plugin is best suited for sites that handle a wide variety of file formats beyond standard images, such as design agencies uploading PSD or AI files, software distribution sites sharing installers, and corporate document repositories managing proprietary document types. It is also useful for educational institutions and e-learning platforms that deal with diverse media submissions from students or instructors.

Who Should Skip It

If your site only handles standard image uploads (JPG, PNG, GIF) or basic documents, you do not need this plugin since WordPress already recognizes those types out of the box. Sites with very simple media workflows will not benefit from the added MIME type visibility.

The Bottom Line

Mime Types Plus delivers a narrow, focused feature set and is well maintained, but its modest install base and lack of support activity make it hard to recommend over more established media management tools for general users. It earns a 76.81 out of 100 on PluginCheck and is a reasonable choice for sites that genuinely need better MIME type visibility in the Media Library.

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Pick Instant Images if you want to quickly import stock images from external sources into your Media Library.

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Pick Quick Featured Images if your primary workflow problem is assigning and managing featured images for posts in bulk.

Simple User Avatar 81/100

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