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MaxLimits – Increase Maximum Upload, Post & PHP Limits

Easily increase max upload size, post size, PHP memory limit, and execution time directly from your WordPress dashboard. Fix common limit errors.
Ratings
5
Version
1.6.1
Active installations
1K
Last updated
Mar 19, 2026
MaxLimits – Increase Maximum Upload, Post & PHP Limits

Struggling with errors like “upload_max_filesize exceeded” or hitting PHP memory limits? MaxLimits provides a simple, user-friendly interface to increase common WordPress and PHP resource limits without needing to edit server files like php.ini or .htaccess.

MaxLimits Free vs PRO

MaxLimits is now a freemium plugin. While the core features remain 100% free, we have introduced a PRO version for power users and mission-critical sites.

FREE Version Features: * Increase Limits: Adjust upload size, memory limit, execution time, and more. * Standard Optimizer: 1-Click setup for standard WordPress sites. * Live Server Status: Monitor your server’s actual limits in real-time. * Manual Code Generator: Get .htaccess and .user.ini snippets for manual patching. * Direct File Writing: Automate limit increases via .htaccess.

PRO Version Features: * Emergency Recovery Mode: A standalone “Rescue Link” to fix your site in seconds even if WordPress crashes. * Advanced 1-Click Optimizers: Instant setup for WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, and “Maximum Power” modes. * Custom Limit Values: Set any specific value you want for your resource limits. * Export/Import Settings: Move your high-performance configurations between sites. * Priority Support: Get direct help from the developers at DominoPress.

MaxLimits allows you to adjust:

  • Max Upload File Size (upload_max_filesize): Upload larger images, videos, and files.
  • Max Post Size (post_max_size): Ensure large form submissions or page builder saves work correctly.
  • PHP Memory Limit (memory_limit): Provide more resources for demanding plugins like WooCommerce or page builders.
  • Max Execution Time (max_execution_time): Allow longer processes like imports, exports, or backups to complete without timing out.
  • Max Input Time (max_input_time): Give scripts more time to parse input data, especially important during large uploads.
  • Max Input Vars (max_input_vars): Increase the limit for complex menus, theme options, or page builder saves.

Why Choose MaxLimits?

  • Ultra-Premium UI: Beautiful, modern dashboard with animated shimmer logo and smooth transitions.
  • Emergency Recovery Mode: Your site’s “Panic Button” for when things go wrong and you’re locked out.
  • Two-in-One Solution: Attempts to set limits at runtime (via ini_set()) and provides an optional, automated .htaccess file-writing method for restrictive hosts.
  • Automated .htaccess Writing (Opt-in): If ini_set() is blocked, you can enable a feature to write rules directly to your .htaccess file, just like a caching plugin.
  • Flexible Value Selection: Choose recommended values from dropdowns or enter a specific custom value.
  • Context-Aware Recommendations: Get smarter guidance on limits based on active plugins like WooCommerce.
  • Live Server Status: See the actual limits currently active on your server, confirming if changes took effect.
  • Dashboard Widget: View your current server limits at a glance right from the WordPress dashboard.
  • Manual Code Generator: If you don’t want to use the automated writer, the plugin still generates .user.ini and .htaccess code snippets for you to apply manually.
  • Lightweight & Secure: Built following WordPress best practices. No bloat.
  • Opt-in Usage Tracking: Help improve the plugin by allowing anonymous, non-sensitive usage data collection (fully optional).
  • 100% Free: A powerful tool for all WordPress users.

MaxLimits first attempts to modify these settings at runtime using standard PHP functions. Please note: Some hosting providers may restrict this. For those hosts, you can enable the experimental Direct .htaccess Writing feature. The “Current Server Values” panel will always show you the limits your server is actually enforcing. This plugin is developed by DominoPress.

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