Attach Files Widget
v2.4by VeXell · updated 12 years ago
Simple attachment widget that uses native Wordpress upload manager to add files link widgets to your site.
- Rank
- #14,716
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 143
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.5K
- 11,540 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Attach Files Widget at a glance
Attach Files Widget is a WordPress plugin by VeXell with 100+ active installs, the #14,716 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.4 came out on Oct 28, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 135 plugins tagged “attachments”, it ranks #38. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats91 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Attach Files Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 143 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 155 |
Rank over time
#14,716 · down 55 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,716 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,718 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,707 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,676 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,729 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,744 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,742 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,741 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,725 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,646 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,694 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,655 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,661 |
Growth %
Average -0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.10% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 17, 2013
- Last updated
- Oct 28, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Attach Files Widget
How many websites use Attach Files Widget?
Attach Files Widget is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,716 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Attach Files Widget been downloaded?
11,540 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Attach Files Widget last updated?
Version 2.4 came out on Oct 28, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Attach Files Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Attach Files Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Attach Files Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Attach Files Widget have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Attach Files Widget?
The plugins most like Attach Files Widget, by the tags they share, are Custom Sidebars (100K+), Image Widget (100K+) and Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 143 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 11.5K |
| Author | VeXell |
| First released | Mar 17, 2013 |
| Version | 2.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2014 |
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