Safe SVG vs WP SVG Images
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| Feature | Safe SVG v2.5.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | WP SVG Images v4.5 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 5.0/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 30,000+ |
| Last updated | September 22, 2026 | August 20, 2026 |
| Editions | Safe SVG | WP SVG Images |
| Pros | Sanitises SVG uploads before they are stored; Shows SVG previews in the media library; Choose which user roles can upload SVG files | Sanitizes uploaded SVG files by default; Per-role control over SVG upload and sanitization; SVG previews in the Media Library |
| 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 | Unrestricted SVG upload is a security risk if enabled; Only handles uploads; no SVG editing; Shows ShortPixel promotion screens |
| 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 | Sanitization of uploaded SVG files, Per-role SVG upload and sanitization permissions, SVG allowed as a media type, SVG previews and dimensions in the Media Library |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | Enable Media Replace | — |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9 | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6.40 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| Blocks | 1 | — |