WordPress plugin comparison
Media File Renamer vs Restrict WP Upload Type
Media File Renamer
by Jordy Meow
40K+ installs4.6
Restrict WP Upload Type
by Kushang Tailor
300+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Media File Renamer has more active installs: 40K+, against 300+ for Restrict WP Upload Type.
- On a typical day, Media File Renamer is downloaded about 2,038 times, Restrict WP Upload Type about 11.
- Restrict WP Upload Type is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.6 from 450 reviews.
- Media File Renamer was updated more recently: Nov 10, 2026, against Jul 8, 2026 for Restrict WP Upload Type.
- Media File Renamer resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for Restrict WP Upload Type.
- Media File Renamer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Restrict WP Upload Type.
- Media File Renamer has been around longer: since 2011, against 2022 for Restrict WP Upload Type.
Line by line
Media File Renamer leads on 7 of 8 comparable lines.
| Metric | Media File Renamer | Restrict WP Upload Type |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #841 | #10,850 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 72.9K | 227 |
| Rating | 4.6(450) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.57 | ×0.50 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
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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