{"id":301411,"date":"2026-05-26T09:34:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mime-type-unlocker\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T06:35:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:35:28","slug":"mimecraft-mime-unlocker","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/mimecraft-mime-unlocker\/","author":23467469,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"version":"1.0.1","stable_tag":"1.0.1","tested":"7.0.1","requires":"5.0","requires_php":"7.4","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"MimeCraft MIME Unlocker","header_author":"Akash Ahmed 29","header_description":"Easily upload any file type to your WordPress site, including SVG, WebP, and others. Bypass default upload restrictions and expand supported MIME types.","assets_banners_color":"d8cdfb","last_updated":"2026-06-02 06:35:28","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/akashahmed29\/","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":171,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0.0":{"tag":"1.0.0","author":"akashahmed29","date":"2026-05-26 09:32:49"},"1.0.1":{"tag":"1.0.1","author":"akashahmed29","date":"2026-06-02 06:35:28"}},"upgrade_notice":[],"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3557524,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":"","width":256,"height":256}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.png":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.png","revision":3557524,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1544,"height":500},"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3557524,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":"","width":772,"height":250}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.0","1.0.1"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.gif":{"filename":"screenshot-1.gif","revision":3557524,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":"","width":960,"height":672}},"screenshots":{"1":"Settings Page"}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[1346,5887,3011,2904,259],"plugin_category":[50],"plugin_contributors":[260008],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-301411","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-attachments","plugin_tags-file-upload","plugin_tags-mime","plugin_tags-svg","plugin_tags-upload","plugin_category-media","plugin_contributors-akashahmed29","plugin_committers-akashahmed29"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/mimecraft-mime-unlocker\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3557524","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/mimecraft-mime-unlocker\/assets\/banner-1544x500.png?rev=3557524","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/mimecraft-mime-unlocker\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3557524","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/mimecraft-mime-unlocker\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3557524","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/mimecraft-mime-unlocker\/assets\/screenshot-1.gif?rev=3557524","caption":"Settings Page"}],"raw_content":"\n

MimeCraft MIME Unlocker helps you safely extend the default WordPress upload functionality by enabling additional file types such as SVG, JSON, fonts, and more.<\/p>\n\n

WordPress restricts file uploads for security reasons. This plugin provides a user-friendly interface to manage allowed MIME types while maintaining security best practices.<\/p>\n\n

Whether you're a developer, designer, or site administrator, MimeCraft gives you control over file uploads\u2014without editing code.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udd25 Features<\/h3>\n\n

\ud83d\udcc1 Extend Upload Support<\/strong> \u2013 Enable additional safe file types like SVG, JSON, fonts, and more.\n\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Custom MIME Types<\/strong> \u2013 Add your own MIME types with an easy-to-use interface.\n\u26a1 Auto Save Settings<\/strong> \u2013 Changes are saved instantly without needing a manual save button.\n\ud83d\udd04 Reset to Default<\/strong> \u2013 Restore default MIME settings anytime with one click.\n\ud83e\uddf0 Beginner Friendly<\/strong> \u2013 No coding required, simple and clean UI.\n\ud83d\udd10 Security Focused<\/strong> \u2013 Blocks dangerous file types (e.g., executable and script files) to protect your site.<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Upload the plugin folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code>.<\/li>\n
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
    \n

    What file types can I upload to WordPress by default?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    By default, WordPress allows only a limited set of file types for security reasons. Learn more here:\nhttps:\/\/codex.wordpress.org\/Uploading_Files<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Can I upload SVG files?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, this plugin allows SVG uploads. For best security, ensure SVG files are sanitized before use.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Can I add custom MIME types?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, you can add and manage custom MIME types directly from the plugin interface.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does this plugin allow all file types?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    No. For security reasons, dangerous file types such as executable or script files are blocked.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Will this plugin affect existing uploads?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    No, it only controls which file types are allowed moving forward.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

    1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
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    • Security: Prevented upload of insecure MIME types (exe, js, apk, etc.) for non-admin users<\/li>\n
    • Security: Added role-based upload control (unsafe file types allowed for admins only)<\/li>\n
    • Security: Implemented real MIME type validation using finfo (anti-spoof protection)<\/li>\n
    • Security: Added SVG sanitization to prevent XSS and malicious code injection<\/li>\n
    • Fix: Resolved issue where default MIME types were not working when blocklist was enabled<\/li>\n
    • Fix: Corrected invalid MIME type mappings (woff, xml, css, js, etc.)<\/li>\n
    • Improvement: Improved validation and sanitization of custom MIME types<\/li>\n
    • Improvement: Strengthened WordPress core file type verification using wp_check_filetype_and_ext filter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
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      • Initial Release<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Easily manage and extend allowed file upload types in WordPress with safe and controlled MIME type handling.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/301411","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=301411"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/akashahmed29"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=301411"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=301411"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=301411"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=301411"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=301411"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=301411"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}