Block Video Uploads
Block Video Uploads Blocks all video MIME types at upload time, displaying a friendly message directing users to embed videos instead. Apply to selected user roles via a multiselect.
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Blocks all video MIME types at upload time, displaying a friendly message directing users to embed videos instead. Apply to selected user roles via a multiselect.
- Changes media upload or attachment processing.
- Includes settings so you can tune this module for your site.
When to use it
Section titled “When to use it”Enable it if:
- You specifically need: Blocks all video MIME types at upload time, displaying a friendly message directing users to embed videos instead. Apply to selected user roles via a multiselect.
- You want this Media feature without installing a separate plugin for it.
When not to use it
Section titled “When not to use it”Settings
Section titled “Settings”Open Block Video Uploads settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.
How to enable it
Section titled “How to enable it”- Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
- Open Media or search for “Block Video Uploads”.
- Toggle Block Video Uploads on.
- Open the module settings and save.
Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.
How to test it
Section titled “How to test it”- Confirm Block Video Uploads is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Media.
- Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
- ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
- ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
- Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
- Unexpected side effect. Toggle Block Video Uploads off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
What does Block Video Uploads do?
Blocks all video MIME types at upload time, displaying a friendly message directing users to embed videos instead. Apply to selected user roles via a multiselect.
Is Block Video Uploads free?
Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
Does Block Video Uploads have settings?
Yes. Open module settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.
How do I turn Block Video Uploads off?
Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Block Video Uploads, and toggle it off.
Developer notes (hooks & filters)
Source: modules/block-video-uploads/admin.php, modules/block-video-uploads/module.php.
Boot: admin · context: admin, ajax, rest.
Hooks (non-exhaustive): wp_handle_upload_prefilter, rest_pre_upload_file, wp_check_filetype_and_ext, load-upload.php, load-media.php, wp_enqueue_media, upload_mimes.