WordPress plugin comparison
Media File Renamer vs Virtual Media Folders
Media File Renamer
by Jordy Meow
40K+ installs4.6
Virtual Media Folders
by Per Søderlind
300+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Media File Renamer has more active installs: 40K+, against 300+ for Virtual Media Folders.
- On a typical day, Media File Renamer is downloaded about 2,038 times, Virtual Media Folders about 43.
- Virtual Media Folders is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.6 from 450 reviews.
- Media File Renamer was updated more recently: Nov 10, 2026, against Oct 26, 2026 for Virtual Media Folders.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Media File Renamer has been around longer: since 2011, against 2025 for Virtual Media Folders.
Line by line
Media File Renamer leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Media File Renamer | Virtual Media Folders |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #841 | #10,687 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 72.9K | 1.1K |
| Rating | 4.6(450) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.57 | ×0.50 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 15 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 8.3 |
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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