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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.

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.

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.

Open Block Video Uploads settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.

  1. Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
  2. Open Media or search for “Block Video Uploads”.
  3. Toggle Block Video Uploads on.
  4. Open the module settings and save.

Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.

  • 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.
  • 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.