WordPress plugin comparison
Rename Media Files vs Phoenix Media Rename
At a glance
- Phoenix Media Rename has more active installs: 50K+, against 8K+ for Rename Media Files.
- On a typical day, Phoenix Media Rename is downloaded about 947 times, Rename Media Files about 65.
- Rename Media Files is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 40 reviews, against 4.7 from 75 reviews.
- Phoenix Media Rename was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Sep 15, 2026 for Rename Media Files.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Rename Media Files has been around longer: since 2013, against 2016 for Phoenix Media Rename.
Line by line
Phoenix Media Rename leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Rename Media Files |  Phoenix Media Rename |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,385 | #742 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.1K | 31.9K |
| Rating | 4.8(40) | 4.7(75) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.84 | ×1.20 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 13 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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