File Management
Easy File Upload & Approval
Some file uploads don’t just need to arrive – they need to be reviewed. Job applications, contest entries, print orders, and student submissions all follow the same pattern: someone uploads a file, someone else decides whether to accept it. Easy File Upload & Approval is built specifically for that workflow.
How it works
The plugin follows a simple, repeatable process:
Users upload their files, the admin receives a notification, the admin reviews and approves or rejects the submission, and users are automatically notified of the final status.
Plugin workflow, Easy File Upload & Approval
Instead of digging through an inbox to find attachments, everything lands in one place inside wp-admin, ready to review.
What’s included free
- Drag & drop uploader, or a standard browse option
- Multiple file selection, with the option to remove or re-add files before submitting
- Role-based visibility – control who can see the uploader
- Manual approval or rejection, with optional reviewer notes
- Bulk approve, reject, delete, or download submissions
- Bulk download approved files as a single ZIP archive
- Google reCAPTCHA v3 support against spam submissions
- Add it via shortcode, Gutenberg block, or plugin settings
- Automatic email notifications for admins and users at each step
Temporary files clear out automatically after 24 hours if a submission is never acted on, so nothing piles up unmanaged.
What Pro adds for higher-volume workflows
- Chunked uploads for larger files without timing out
- Organize submissions by submission ID, date, or month/day folders
- Image preview thumbnails, so reviewers don’t have to open every file
- Role-based approvals – decide which roles are allowed to approve, not just view
- One-click ZIP download per submission
- Parallel upload limits to keep server load predictable
- Image size validation for minimum width/height requirements
Who this fits
- HR teams collecting resumes and portfolios without a full ATS
- Print shops reviewing artwork before production
- Teachers and schools accepting assignment submissions
- Agencies gathering client assets that need a quick sign-off
- Contest organizers reviewing entries before publishing
Simple uploads. Easy approvals. Complete control. That’s the whole idea – if your workflow involves someone deciding “yes” or “no” on a file, this plugin removes the manual sorting around it.
