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Easy PHP Settings

by shahadul878 · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.1.8 Tested up to WP 7.1 PHP 7.2+

Easy PHP Settings has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 11,603 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 6, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 2, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Easy PHP Settings at a glance

Active installs
1,000+
Total downloads
11,603
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 6, 2026

Is Easy PHP Settings well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1, the current release is 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Manage PHP Settings: Easily modify the 5 core PHP settings (memory_limit, upload_max_filesize, post_max_size, max_execution_time, max_input_vars) through…
  • Custom php.ini Configuration: Add any additional PHP directives (session settings, timezone, logging, file uploads, etc.) directly in the flexible custom…
  • Quick Presets: Choose from pre-configured optimization profiles (Default, Performance, WooCommerce, Development, Large Media) that populate both core fields…
  • WordPress Memory Management: Configure WordPress-specific memory limits including WP_MEMORY_LIMIT and WP_MAX_MEMORY_LIMIT to optimize your site’s performance
  • Automatic Configuration: When you save your settings, the plugin automatically generates .user.ini and php.ini files in your WordPress root directory
  • Configuration Generator: For locked-down environments, the plugin provides a generator to create configuration snippets that you can manually add to your…
  • PHP Extensions Viewer: View all loaded PHP extensions categorized by type, with indicators for critical missing extensions and recommendations
  • Settings Validation: Automatically detects potentially problematic configuration values and warns you before saving
  • Settings History: Track all changes made to your settings with the ability to restore previous configurations. Export history as CSV
  • Import/Export: Backup your settings as JSON files and migrate configurations between sites effortlessly
  • One-Click Reset: Reset to recommended values or server defaults with automatic backup creation
  • Helpful Tooltips: Hover over help icons next to each setting to understand what it does and why it matters

Easy PHP Settings reviews and ratings

6 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

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  • Amazing Plugin!!

    I was loosing my mind editing the wp-cofig, messing with the php.ini and the .htaccess and nothing ...Then i found this plugin and just a few clicks everything was fix!!! Amazing!!!

    thewillman112

  • Great product. Easy to use.

    Great product. Easy to use. Many config options available

    adriandemelo

  • Fantastic and great!

    Fantastic and great plugin

    claudie33

  • Perfect

    Thank you!

    pigeontarot

  • Outstanding Utility Plugin

    This is a very helpful admin utility plugin. Thank you for making and sharing. PS: Updating to 1.0.4 fills the debug log with PHP textdomain notices; but otherwise the added features are very well done and much appreciated!

    James Joseph Finn

  • It was exactly what i needed.

    Thank you. Your Plugin helped me a lot.

    creondai

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Details

An easy way to manage common PHP INI settings and WordPress debugging constants from the WordPress admin panel.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • debug
  • ini
  • performance
  • php settings
  • wp-config
Version
1.1.8
Last updated
Sep 2, 2026
First published
Aug 12, 2025
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
7.1
Requires PHP
7.2
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Easy PHP Settings FAQ

What does Easy PHP Settings do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Easy PHP Settings offers Manage PHP Settings: Easily modify the 5 core PHP settings (memory_limit, upload_max_filesize, post_max_size, max_execution_time, max_input_vars) through, Custom php.ini Configuration: Add any additional PHP directives (session settings, timezone, logging, file uploads, etc.) directly in the flexible custom, Quick Presets: Choose from pre-configured optimization profiles (Default, Performance, WooCommerce, Development, Large Media) that populate both core fields, WordPress Memory Management: Configure WordPress-specific memory limits including WP_MEMORY_LIMIT and WP_MAX_MEMORY_LIMIT to optimize your site’s performance and Automatic Configuration: When you save your settings, the plugin automatically generates .user.ini and php.ini files in your WordPress root directory.

How many active installs does Easy PHP Settings have?

WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Easy PHP Settings as of September 7, 2026.

Is Easy PHP Settings still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on September 2, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Is Easy PHP Settings free?

Easy PHP Settings is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.