Auto Files
v0.8by Serkan Algur · updated 11 years ago
Auto Files is a minified version of Auto Attachments. This Plugin show you attached files in your the_content(). Supported file types are doc, docx, x …
- Rank
- #20,029
- Down167 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 61
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.6K
- 6,621 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Auto Files at a glance
Auto Files is a WordPress plugin by Serkan Algur with 60+ active installs, the #20,029 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.8 came out on Jan 31, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 53 plugins tagged “zip”, it ranks #18. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats90 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto Files |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 61 · +7.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 57 |
Rank over time
#20,029 · up 296 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,029 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,862 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,928 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,025 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,122 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,123 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,231 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,293 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,412 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,340 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,407 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,325 |
Growth %
Average +0.57% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.83% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +5.26% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.79% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.51% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v0.8100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.8
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 24, 2014
- Last updated
- Jan 31, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto Files
How many websites use Auto Files?
Auto Files is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,029 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto Files been downloaded?
6,621 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Auto Files last updated?
Version 0.8 came out on Jan 31, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Auto Files compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto Files’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Auto Files still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Auto Files have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Auto Files?
The plugins most like Auto Files, by the tags they share, are Download Attachments (8K+), Attachment Importer (3K+) and Disable Attachment Pages (300+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 61 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.6K |
| Author | Serkan Algur |
| First released | Apr 24, 2014 |
| Version | 0.8 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 31, 2015 |
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