WordPress plugin comparison
Disable Client Side Media vs Phoenix Media Rename
Disable Client Side Media
by Adam Silverstein
10+ installs
Phoenix Media Rename
by crossi72
50K+ installs4.7
At a glance
- Phoenix Media Rename has more active installs: 50K+, against 10+ for Disable Client Side Media.
- On a typical day, Phoenix Media Rename is downloaded about 947 times, Disable Client Side Media about 3.
- Disable Client Side Media has no reviews yet.
- Phoenix Media Rename was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Aug 18, 2026 for Disable Client Side Media.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Phoenix Media Rename has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for Disable Client Side Media.
Line by line
Phoenix Media Rename leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Disable Client Side Media | Phoenix Media Rename |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,164 | #742 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 43 | 31.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(75) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.20 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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