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Disable Real MIME Check
Restores the ability to upload non-image files in WordPress 4.7.1 and 4.7.2.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.9★ from 34
- Active installs
- 10k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Nov 2017
- Added
- Jan 2017
- Requires WP
- 4.7.1
- Tested up to
- WP 4.7.35
- Downloads
- 159,138
Our analysis
AI-assistedDisable Real MIME Check is a WordPress plugin designed to temporarily disable strict MIME type checks that can prevent non-image files from uploading on certain server setups. It serves as a workaround for users experiencing upload issues after upgrading to WordPress 4.7.1.
This plugin is particularly useful for those who need to upload file types that are being blocked due to the MIME check. However, it is recommended to remove the plugin once the official WordPress update is released to fix the underlying issue.
Best for: Users experiencing file upload issues with non-image files on WordPress 4.7.1.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Addresses upload issues caused by strict MIME checks
- ✓Created by a known author, Sergey Biryukov
- ✓High user rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings
- ✓Active installation count of 10,000
Where it falls short
- •Only a temporary solution until WordPress 4.7.3 is released
- •Last updated in November 2017, may not be compatible with later versions
Verdict
This plugin provides a necessary workaround for specific upload problems, but it is not a long-term solution and should be removed after the official fix.
From the developer
Sergey Biryukov's own description of Disable Real MIME Check, lightly tidied.
With the upgrade to WordPress 4.7.1, some non-image files fail to upload on certain server setups. This will be fixed in 4.7.3, see the Trac ticket.
In the meantime, this plugin is a workaround that disables the recently introduced strict MIME check to restore the upload functionality.
Don’t forget to remove the plugin once WordPress 4.7.3 is available!
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