Astra Web Security vs Safe SVG
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| Feature | Astra Web Security Paid Visit Details | Safe SVG v2.5.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | — | 1M+ |
| Last updated | — | September 22, 2026 |
| Editions | — | Safe SVG |
| Pros | — | Sanitises SVG uploads before they are stored; Shows SVG previews in the media library; Choose which user roles can upload SVG files |
| Cons | — | SVG optimiser is off by default and needs a code filter; Settings are limited to the upload role choice; Sanitising rules decide what markup survives, so check designs after upload |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | — |
| More features | ||
| Other features | — | SVG uploads allowed by MIME type, Sanitise SVG on upload, SVG previews in the media library, Upload permission by role, Optional SVGO optimisation on upload, SVG icon block, REST route for SVG attachments, Works with Enable Media Replace uploads |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | — | Enable Media Replace |
| Requires WordPress | — | 6.9 |
| Requires PHP | — | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | — | 7.1 |
| Phones home | — | No |
| Blocks | — | 1 |