WordPress plugin comparison
Media Downloader vs Phoenix Media Rename
At a glance
- Phoenix Media Rename has more active installs: 50K+, against 80+ for Media Downloader.
- On a typical day, Phoenix Media Rename is downloaded about 947 times, Media Downloader about 5.
- Phoenix Media Rename is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 75 reviews, against 4.3 from 4 reviews.
- Both were last updated on Oct 29, 2026.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Media Downloader has been around longer: since 2010, against 2016 for Phoenix Media Rename.
Line by line
Phoenix Media Rename leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Media Downloader |  Phoenix Media Rename |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,660 | #742 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 89 | 31.9K |
| Rating | 4.3(4) | 4.7(75) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.34 | ×1.20 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.0 |
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