Description
At a glance
Looking for SVG Support v2.6.1? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 1M+ active installs · 4.8/5 rating from 356 reviews · updated July 25, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.8+ & PHP 7.4+.
The complete SVG solution for WordPress – secure, flexible, and easy to use.
SVG Support enables secure SVG uploads with powerful features for both basic users and developers:
✨ Key Features:
– Secure SVG uploads with automatic sanitization
– Inline rendering for direct CSS/JS manipulation
– File size optimization through minification
– Role-based access control
– Advanced developer options
– Multisite compatible
– Full Block Editor (Gutenberg) compatibility
🔒 Security First:
– Built-in sanitization removes potentially harmful code
– Role-based upload restrictions
– Comprehensive MIME type validation
🎨 Designer Friendly:
– Direct styling of SVG elements
– Animation support
– Custom class targeting
– Automatic dimension handling
💻 Developer Ready:
– Advanced mode for additional features
– REST API support
– Gutenberg compatible
– Extensive hooks and filters
Usage
Basic Usage:
– First, install and activate SVG Support via your WordPress dashboard
– Upload SVG files to your media library like any other image
– Works seamlessly with Image blocks, Cover blocks and featured images
Advanced Usage:
– Enable “Advanced Mode” for minification and inline rendering
– Customize with hooks and filters for tailored functionality
Block Editor Usage:
– Use Advanced Mode to enable inline rendering:
– Add the "style-svg" class to Image blocks
– Add the "style-svg" class to Cover blocks to render SVG backgrounds inline
– Use “Skip Nested SVGs” setting to control inline rendering of SVGs within Cover blocks
Classic Editor Usage:
– Use Advanced Mode to add the "style-svg" class to <img> tags for inline rendering
– Enable “Auto Insert Class” option for automatic class insertion in Classic Editor
Common Issues & Solutions:
– SVG not displaying? Ensure dimensions are set in CSS.
– Need help? Use the support tab and I will do my best to assist you.
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Security
SVG Support prioritizes security with automatic sanitization and role-based restrictions. Only trusted users should have upload permissions. Configure settings to balance functionality and security.
Feedback
I’m open to your suggestions and feedback – Thanks for using SVG Support!
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Development & Contributing
The development version of SVG Support is maintained on GitHub. Feel free to contribute:
- Submit bug reports or feature suggestions: GitHub Issues
- Contribute code via Pull Requests
- Development repository: GitHub
Translations
Contribute translations here. New to translating? Check the Translator Handbook.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download SVG Support?
SVG Support 2.6.1 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 4.8/5 rating from 356 user reviews.
Does SVG Support cost anything?
No. SVG Support 2.6.1 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 SVG Support 2.6.1?
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 SVG Support?
SVG Support 2.6.1 requires WordPress 5.8 or higher and PHP 7.4 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 SVG Support last updated?
Version 2.6.1 was last updated on July 25, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the SVG Support 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 | 2.6.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | July 25, 2026 |
| Active installs | 1,000,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (356 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | Benbodhi |
| Tags | mime-type, safe-svg, sanitization, svg, vector |
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