FILE UPLOADER BUBBLE API

File Uploader Bubble API

Published June 2022

    •    Updated this week

Plugin details

Take any file URL, upload it to Bubble, rename it, set privacy rules, and attach it to objects - this plugin gives you simple, direct control over file management via Bubble’s API.

⚡ Main Functions:

• Upload Files.
    Upload files to Bubble file storage using a static file or dynamic URL.
• Rename Files.
    Rename files before uploading them.
• Set Privacy Permissions.
    Set file privacy permissions during upload.
• Attach to Database Objects.
    Attach uploaded files to specific objects in your database.

Documentation

We’ve created a detailed step-by-step guide for the File Uploader Bubble API Plugin. It includes a comprehensive overview of all features, practical use cases, and answers to frequently asked questions.

FAQ

- What is the primary use of this plugin?  
This plugin is designed to handle file uploads directly to Bubble’s file storage using an API, allowing for renaming, setting privacy, and linking files dynamically.

- Can I upload files from a static file and a dynamic URL?  
Yes, you can choose between uploading a file from a static source or a dynamic link.

- Can I set file privacy during upload?  
Yes, you can enable or disable privacy settings to ensure the file is either publicly accessible or restricted based on your app's requirements.

- What is the purpose of renaming files?  
Renaming files allows you to store files with meaningful names for better organization and easy reference.

- Can I attach uploaded files to database entries?  
Yes, this plugin supports linking uploaded files to specific objects or database entries within your Bubble application.

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Support

If you still have questions or unresolved issues, you can contact us.

Risk-free Trial

The most risk-free way to try out this plugin is to subscribe to it. If you unsubscribe a few days later you will be charged on pro-rata basis, so for example if the plugin monthly price is $5 then you’d pay only 17¢ per day ($5/30 days)!

Donations

🔥 Please support our efforts to keep this plugin free—your donations help us invest the time and resources needed to continue maintaining and improving it for everyone's benefit:  https://zeroqo.de/support.

Free

For everyone

4.3 stars   •   13 ratings

3.8K installs

This plugin does not collect or track your personal data.

Other actions

Platform

Web

Contributor details

Zeroqode - Top Bubble Agency

Joined 2016   •   873 Plugins

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Instructions

Please refer to the plugin documentation to see how to configure it: https://docs.zeroqode.com/plugins/file-uploader-bubble-api

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Rating and reviews

Average rating (4.3)

A very useful plugin for file handling

June 26th, 2026

Works just perfectly and gives developers more control of file uploads

Hello, 👋

Thank you so much for your 5-star review!

We’re really glad to hear that the plugin is working perfectly for your file handling needs and that it gives developers more control over file uploads. That’s exactly what we aimed to provide — a flexible and reliable solution that makes managing uploads easier and more customizable.

Your feedback means a lot to us and helps other Bubble users understand how the plugin can support their workflows as well.
If you ever have any questions, suggestions, or ideas for future improvements, please feel free to reach out to us anytime at support@zeroqode.com.

Thanks again for your support!

Best regards,
Zerocode Support Team

June 30th, 2026

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Zeroqode - Top Bubble Agency

Works Perfectly

June 17th, 2026

Previously thought it was broken but once i realised i was missing the ".file type" it worked amazingly"

it's not working at all

February 18th, 2026

Hello, 👋
This is Anton from the Zeroqode Support Team.

Thank you for your review, and we're sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with the plugin.

Unfortunately, we haven’t received any messages from you via our support channels, and there was no contact information provided for us to follow up directly.

We’ve tested the plugin on our demo page here:
👉 https://file-uploader-api-demo.bubbleapps.io/?utm_source=bubble_plugins_preview&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=FileUploaderBubbleAPI 
and everything is working as expected without any issues.

We’d be happy to help you resolve the problem. Please feel free to reach out via our forum at forum.zeroqode.com or by email at support@zeroqode.com. The more details you can share about your setup or the steps leading to the issue, the better we can assist.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,
Anton

January 5th, 2026

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Zeroqode - Top Bubble Agency

Plugin doesn't work with private files attached to thing.

January 5th, 2026

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Original reviewer

timeout

December 1st, 2025

Hello! I'm getting a 30s timeout using this plugin. Anyway around that?

Hello,
This is Anton from the Zeroqode Support Team.

Thank you for your review, and we’re sorry to hear that you initially experienced issues with the File Uploader Bubble API plugin.

We reached out several times via email to help troubleshoot the situation and asked for additional details that would allow us to reproduce the issue on our side. Unfortunately, we haven’t received any further replies, so we’re unable to confirm whether the problem has been fully resolved on your end.

In our tests including on the plugin’s demo page the uploader processes files within a few seconds, and we couldn’t replicate the long delay you described. Since the rest of your files uploaded correctly except for one specific PDF, this typically indicates an issue with that individual file rather than with the plugin itself.

If the issue persists or you’d like us to investigate further, we’re always happy to assist. You’re welcome to contact us anytime via our forum (https://forum.zeroqode.com) or email (support@zeroqode.com), and we’ll gladly take another look.

Best regards,
Anton