WordPress plugin comparison
Rename Media Files vs Yoast SEO
At a glance
- Yoast SEO has more active installs: 10M+, against 8K+ for Rename Media Files.
- On a typical day, Yoast SEO is downloaded about 126,808 times, Rename Media Files about 68.
- Both are rated 4.8 out of 5.
- Yoast SEO was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Sep 15, 2026 for Rename Media Files.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Yoast SEO has been around longer: since 2010, against 2013 for Rename Media Files.
Line by line
Yoast SEO leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Rename Media Files |  Yoast SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,387 | #2 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 10M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.1K | 11.1M |
| Rating | 4.8(40) | 4.8(27.8K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 96% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.84 | ×8.02 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 14 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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