Abrar Ahmed

This plugin is particularly designed for developers so that they can easily upload images via URL.
Features of this plugin: 
1. You can give URL to this plugin then this will upload the image to WP and will return attachment ID. 
2. You can give the same URL multiple times but it will not upload an image each time, it will upload an image once and will return attachment ID each time when it is called. 
3. If image URL is change or size of the image on URL is different then just on that condition image will be uploaded to WordPress
It has some more functions too that will help developers for getting details about image and size as well.
<h3>Arbitrary section</h3>
The following features of this plugin are going to be defined for developer understandings.
<h3>A brief Markdown Example</h3>
Unordered list:
<ul>
<li>Function iUploadImageByURL This function is the basic function that can be used while upload image from URL. It will return Attachment_ID after creating an attachment from image URL. Image from URL will be uploaded once if URL and size of the image are same. If the same URL with the same size of the image given then already created attachment of that image will be uploaded.</li>
<li>Function iGetFileSize This function can be used to get the size of the image from URL.</li>
<li>Function sFormatSize This function will return measurement format size of the image.</li>
</ul>

URL Image Uploader

This function is a tool for developers to help them upload images from URL to the WordPress site.

Glen Don Mongaya

Easy File Upload & Approval for WordPress lets users effortlessly upload and submit files for review through a clean and simple drag & drop file upload interface. Designed for websites that require file submissions, it gives site owners a powerful way to review and manage uploaded files with full control over approvals, rejections, and deletions.
Designed for job applications, contests, print shops, educators, agencies, and service providers—any platform that needs a simple yet powerful file submission and approval workflow.
With customizable upload settings, flexible role permissions, and built-in email notifications, this plugin streamlines how files are received and reviewed — ensuring a smooth experience for both users and administrators.
Workflow: Users upload their files → the admin receives a notification → the admin reviews and approves or rejects the submission → users are automatically notified of the final status.
Simple uploads. Easy approvals. Complete control.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Drag & drop uploader or standard “Browse” upload option.</li>
<li>Multiple file selection with the ability to delete or re-add files before submission.</li>
<li>Role-based uploader visibility control.</li>
<li>Manual file approval or rejection.</li>
<li>Display the uploader on specific pages (via settings), Gutenberg blocks, or using the [easyfua_upload] shortcode.</li>
<li>Allow reviewers or admins to leave notes upon rejection.</li>
<li>Define custom allowed file types or extensions.</li>
<li>Set minimum and maximum file upload limits.</li>
<li>Limit the total number of files that can be uploaded.</li>
<li>Restrict the maximum file size for each upload.</li>
<li>Bulk download approved files as a ZIP archive (ie: submission-122.zip).</li>
<li>Bulk “approve”, “reject”, “delete”, or “download” files.</li>
<li>Customizable error and validation messages.</li>
<li>Notify admins of new file submissions.</li>
<li>Notify users via email when files are submitted, approved, or rejected.</li>
<li>Option to enable or disable “Name” and “Email Address” fields for users.</li>
<li>Google reCAPTCHA v3 ready for spam protection.</li>
<li>Customizable email templates for both admin and user notifications.</li>
<li>Automatically “delete temporary” files after 24 hours.</li>
<li>Define a custom upload folder name. (ie: /wp-content/uploads/{custom_folder})</li>
<li>AJAX-powered uploader for smooth, reload-free submissions.</li>
<li>Supports multiple languages (WPML & Polylang compatible).</li>
<li>Fully mobile-responsive design.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin connects to the Google reCAPTCHA API (https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js) to help protect forms against spam and automated abuse.
When enabled, the plugin loads the reCAPTCHA script from Google’s servers to verify user interactions. This may result in Google collecting some information about the user, such as IP address and interaction data, to provide and improve the reCAPTCHA service.
This service is provided by Google LLC. 
Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms 
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Easy File Upload & Approval – A Simple File Submission & Review System

Easily manage drag & drop file uploads with review and approval. Perfect for job forms, contests, print shops, and teachers.

URL Image Uploader vs Easy File Upload & Approval – A Simple File Submission & Review System