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File Upload Handling in Plugins

Handle uploads securely with wp_handle_upload and filetype checks.

File Upload Handling in Plugins — a practical guide to WordPress file upload plugin with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.

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Short description

Check capabilities, nonces, and allowed mime types. Prefer Media Library APIs when files should be attachments.

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require_once ABSPATH . 'wp-admin/includes/file.php';
$file = wp_handle_upload($_FILES['acme_file'], ['test_form' => false]);
if (isset($file['error'])) {
    // handle error
}

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