Classic Editor Media Link
v1.0.1by RockStarLab · updated 2 months ago
Plugin adds Media Library Button to the default TinyMCE (Classic Editor) Insert Link dialog
- Rank
- #28,639
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 20
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,813 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Classic Editor Media Link at a glance
Classic Editor Media Link is a WordPress plugin by RockStarLab with 20+ active installs, the #28,639 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 81 plugins tagged “classic editor”, it ranks #38. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats58 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Classic Editor Media Link |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 20 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#28,639 · up 1,899 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #28,639 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,635 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,986 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,534 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #30,714 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,388 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #30,685 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #30,519 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #30,302 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,538 |
Growth %
Average +1.88% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +17.65% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.3
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jun 26, 2024
- Last updated
- Aug 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Classic Editor Media Link
How many websites use Classic Editor Media Link?
Classic Editor Media Link is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,639 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Classic Editor Media Link been downloaded?
1,813 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Classic Editor Media Link last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 21, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Classic Editor Media Link compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Classic Editor Media Link still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Classic Editor Media Link have?
No one has reviewed Classic Editor Media Link on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Classic Editor Media Link?
The plugins most like Classic Editor Media Link, by the tags they share, are Media Cleaner (90K+), Media Library Assistant (70K+) and Classic Editor (8M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 20 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | RockStarLab |
| First released | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.3 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2026 |
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