WordPress plugin comparison
Media File Renamer vs Media Library Categories
Media File Renamer
by Jordy Meow
40K+ installs4.6
Media Library Categories
by jeffrey-wp
20K+ installs4.2
At a glance
- Media File Renamer has more active installs: 40K+, against 20K+ for Media Library Categories.
- On a typical day, Media File Renamer is downloaded about 2,038 times, Media Library Categories about 114.
- Media File Renamer is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 450 reviews, against 4.2 from 52 reviews.
- Media File Renamer was updated more recently: Nov 10, 2026, against Aug 22, 2026 for Media Library Categories.
- Media File Renamer resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for Media Library Categories.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Media File Renamer has been around longer: since 2011, against 2013 for Media Library Categories.
Line by line
Media File Renamer leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Media File Renamer | Media Library Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #841 | #1,246 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 72.9K | 3.1K |
| Rating | 4.6(450) | 4.2(52) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.57 | ×0.87 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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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