WordPress plugin comparison
Forward vs Media File Renamer
At a glance
- Media File Renamer has more active installs: 40K+, against 100+ for Forward.
- On a typical day, Media File Renamer is downloaded about 2,038 times, Forward about 6.
- Forward is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.6 from 450 reviews.
- Media File Renamer was updated more recently: Nov 10, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for Forward.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Media File Renamer has been around longer: since 2011, against 2013 for Forward.
Line by line
Media File Renamer leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Forward |  Media File Renamer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,585 | #841 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 107 | 72.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.6(450) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×1.57 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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