Description
At a glance
WP SVG Images v4.5 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 30K+ active installs · 5/5 rating from 13 reviews · updated August 20, 2026 · requires WordPress 3.0.1+ & PHP 5.6.40+.
Securely upload SVG files to your Media Library. Uploaded SVG files are automatically sanitized.
SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics and is probably the most efficient way to display images.
WP SVG Images Plugin is an easy-to-use and lightweight plugin that allows you to upload SVG files to your media library safely and easily.
Features
- Support for SVG uploads to your Media Library.
- Sanitize uploaded SVG files. Malicious SVG/XML files are rejected from upload.
- Admin configurable SVG support for different user roles. Ability to disable SVG upload for different user roles.
- Different user roles can upload and/or sanitize the uploaded SVG images.
- SVG preview in Media Library.
Support
24/7 SVG support offered by ShortPixel here or here.
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This plugin is supported & maintained by ShortPixel.
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Hooks for developers
WPSVG_setAllowedTags
Allows you to specify more tags that will be not removed during sanitization
add_filter( 'WPSVG_setAllowedTags', 'my_custom_allowed_svg_tags', 10, 1 );
function my_custom_allowed_svg_tags( $tags ){
$tags[] = 'path';
return $tags;
}
WPSVG_setAllowedAttrs
Allows you to specify more attributes that will be not removed during sanitization
add_filter( 'WPSVG_setAllowedAttrs', 'my_custom_allowed_svg_attributes', 10, 1 );
function my_custom_allowed_svg_attributes( $attributes ){
$attributes[] = 'fill';
return $attributes;
}
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download WP SVG Images?
WP SVG Images 4.5 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 5/5 rating from 13 user reviews.
Does WP SVG Images cost anything?
No. WP SVG Images 4.5 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install WP SVG Images 4.5?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for WP SVG Images?
WP SVG Images 4.5 requires WordPress 3.0.1 or higher and PHP 5.6.40 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was WP SVG Images last updated?
Version 4.5 was last updated on August 20, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the WP SVG Images download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Technical details
| Version | 4.5 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 20, 2026 |
| Active installs | 30,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 (13 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.40 or higher |
| Author | ShortPixel |
| Tags | sanitization, svg, svg-support, svg-upload |
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