WordPress plugin comparison
Automatic File Renamer vs Phoenix Media Rename
At a glance
- Phoenix Media Rename has more active installs: 50K+, against 40+ for Automatic File Renamer.
- On a typical day, Phoenix Media Rename is downloaded about 947 times, Automatic File Renamer about 6.
- Phoenix Media Rename is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 75 reviews, against 4.5 from 2 reviews.
- Phoenix Media Rename was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Aug 23, 2026 for Automatic File Renamer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Phoenix Media Rename has been around longer: since 2016, against 2022 for Automatic File Renamer.
Line by line
Phoenix Media Rename leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Automatic File Renamer |  Phoenix Media Rename |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,747 | #742 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 126 | 31.9K |
| Rating | 4.5(2) | 4.7(75) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.29 | ×1.20 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 8.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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