Overwrite Uploads
by Ian Dunn · WordPress.org page
Overwrite Uploads has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 86,390 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 4, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Overwrite Uploads at a glance
Is Overwrite Uploads well maintained?
Overwrite Uploads reviews and ratings
8 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Details
Overwrites files with the same name and folder when uploading, instead of storing multiple copies with unique filenames.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- files
- media library
- overwrite
- unique
- uploads
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- Version
- 1.2.2
- Last updated
- Aug 4, 2025
- First published
- Mar 19, 2011
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Overwrite Uploads FAQ
How many active installs does Overwrite Uploads have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Overwrite Uploads as of September 7, 2026.
Is Overwrite Uploads still maintained?
The last release was on August 4, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Overwrite Uploads free?
Overwrite Uploads is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.