WordPress plugin comparison
Rename Media Files vs WP Attachments
At a glance
- Rename Media Files has more active installs: 8K+, against 3K+ for WP Attachments.
- On a typical day, Rename Media Files is downloaded about 68 times, WP Attachments about 53.
- Rename Media Files is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 40 reviews, against 4.5 from 43 reviews.
- WP Attachments was updated more recently: Oct 5, 2026, against Sep 15, 2026 for Rename Media Files.
- WP Attachments is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Rename Media Files.
- WP Attachments has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for Rename Media Files.
Line by line
Rename Media Files leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Rename Media Files |  WP Attachments |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,387 | #3,908 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.1K | 1.3K |
| Rating | 4.8(40) | 4.5(43) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.84 | ×0.83 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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