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Auto Rename Media On Upload

v1.1.0

by Jeff Sherk · updated 2 years ago

Automatically renames any media files you upload by adding a prefix to the beginning of the filename based on the filetype.

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Rank
#14,973
Down76 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 140
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.5K
5,468 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~39d

Auto Rename Media On Upload at a glance

Auto Rename Media On Upload is a WordPress plugin by Jeff Sherk with 100+ active installs, the #14,973 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.0 came out on Jun 29, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 14 plugins tagged “automatically”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2019.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

70 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Auto Rename Media On Upload Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.05Oct 11Oct 14Oct 17Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateAuto Rename Media On Upload
Oct 29, 20264
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20261
Oct 24, 20264
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20265
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 20269
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20263
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 140 · -6.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 14 days across 1 series.140145150Oct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 10, 2026140
Nov 9, 2026140
Nov 8, 2026141
Nov 7, 2026141
Nov 5, 2026140
Nov 4, 2026141
Nov 3, 2026140
Nov 2, 2026140
Nov 1, 2026141
Oct 31, 2026141
Oct 30, 2026140
Oct 29, 2026142
Oct 28, 2026141
Oct 27, 2026150

Rank over time

#14,973 · down 63 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#14.9K#15KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 10, 2026#14,973
Nov 9, 2026#14,897
Nov 8, 2026#14,915
Nov 7, 2026#14,932
Nov 6, 2026#14,932
Nov 5, 2026#14,940
Nov 4, 2026#14,906
Nov 3, 2026#14,934
Nov 2, 2026#14,888
Nov 1, 2026#14,865
Oct 31, 2026#14,863
Oct 30, 2026#14,910
Oct 29, 2026#14,870
Oct 28, 2026#14,910
Oct 27, 2026#14,910

Growth %

Average -0.49% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 13 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10
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DateGrowth
Nov 10, 20260.00%
Nov 9, 2026-0.71%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+0.36%
Nov 5, 2026-0.71%
Nov 4, 2026+0.71%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-0.71%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+0.71%
Oct 30, 2026-1.41%
Oct 29, 2026+0.71%
Oct 28, 2026-6.00%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 10, 2026100+
Nov 9, 2026100+
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
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Nov 5, 2026100+
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Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #14910 → #14940
    • Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.0
Requires WordPress
5.2
Tested up to
6.5.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 29, 2019
Last updated
Jun 29, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Auto Rename Media On Upload

How many websites use Auto Rename Media On Upload?

Auto Rename Media On Upload 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 #14,973 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Auto Rename Media On Upload been downloaded?

5,468 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Auto Rename Media On Upload last updated?

Version 1.1.0 came out on Jun 29, 2024 (2 years ago).

Is Auto Rename Media On Upload compatible with the latest WordPress?

Auto Rename Media On Upload’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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 Rename Media On Upload still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Auto Rename Media On Upload have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Auto Rename Media On Upload?

The plugins most like Auto Rename Media On Upload, by the tags they share, are Phoenix Media Rename (50K+), Media File Renamer (40K+) and Auto Upload Images (20K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review 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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Auto Rename Media On Upload
Estimated installs≈ 140
Reported installs100+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads5.5K
AuthorJeff Sherk
First releasedOct 29, 2019
Version1.1.0
Requires WP5.2
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJun 29, 2024

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