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MimeTypes Link Icons
Adds icons automatically to any uploads and/or file links inserted into your blog posts.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 26
- Active installs
- 8k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Mar 2026
- Added
- Nov 2010
- Requires WP
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- WP 6.7.7
- Downloads
- 181,121
Our analysis
AI-assistedMimeTypes Link Icons is a WordPress plugin that adds icons next to file links in your blog posts. It can also display the file size next to the link if desired. The icons are configurable in terms of size and appearance, allowing you to choose between PNG or GIF formats and their placement relative to the link.
This plugin supports a wide range of file extensions, making it suitable for blogs that frequently link to various types of files. It is designed for users who want to enhance the visual presentation of file links in their content.
Best for: Bloggers who frequently link to downloadable files and want to improve link visibility.
What it does well
- ✓Adds icons next to file links in blog posts
- ✓Configurable icon size and format
- ✓Supports a wide range of file extensions
- ✓Option to display file size next to links
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Requires PHP 5.2+ and WordPress 3.5+
- •May cause errors if not configured correctly
Verdict
MimeTypes Link Icons provides a simple way to enhance file links in WordPress posts. It is a useful tool for those looking to improve user experience on their site.
From the developer
eagerterrier's own description of MimeTypes Link Icons, lightly tidied.
MimeTypes Link Icons is a plugin that looks for links to files and uploads in your blogs posts and adds a nice icon next to it. Optionally add the file’s file size next to the link.
Important note on v3.0 and up: This version partially breaks backwards compatibility: the plugin now requires PHP5.1+ and WP 3.5+. Please have a look at the changelog for more information about the changes.
The icons are configurable. You can choose to display a PNG with transparent background or GIF with white matte, display the icon to the left or the right of the link and choose the icon size.
Each icon is available in the following sizes:
- 16x16px
- 24x24px
- 48x48px
- 64x64px
- 128x128px
Supported File Extensions
- .3g2
- .3gp
- .ai
- .air
- .asf
- .avi
- .bib
- .capx
- .cls
- .csv
- .deb
- .djvu
- .dmg
- .doc
- .docx
- .dwf
- .dwg
- .eps
- .epub
- .exe
- .f
- .f77
- .f90
- .flac
- .flv
- .gif
- .gz
- .ico
- .indd
- .iso
- .jpg
- .jpeg
- .key
- .log
- .m4a
- .m4v
- .midi
- .mkv
- .mov
- .mp3
- .mp4
- .mpeg
- .mpg
- .msi
- .msix
- .odp
- .ods
- .odt
- .oga
- .ogg
- .ogv
- .pages
- .png
- .pps
- .ppsx
- .ppt
- .pptm
- .pptx
- .psd
- .pub
- .py
- .qt
- .ra
- .ram
- .rar
- .rm
- .rpm
- .rtf
- .rv
- .skp
- .spx
- .sql
- .sty
- .tar
- .tex
- .tgz
- .tiff
- .ttf
- .txt
- .vob
- .wav
- .wmv
- .xls
- .xlsx
- .xml
- .xpi
- .zip
Localization
- Dutch – jrf
Please help make this plugin available in more languages by translating it. The translation files are included in the download. See the FAQ for more info.
Requirements
Since version 3.0, the plugin now requires PHP5.2+ and WP 3.5+.
The PHP filter extension needs to be enabled as well.
Need more ?
If you need support for this plugin or even want a completely different plugin programmed: hire Toby or Juliette!
Error Reporting
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