WordPress plugin comparison
Media File Renamer vs wp_upload_rename
At a glance
- Media File Renamer has more active installs: 40K+, against 200+ for wp_upload_rename.
- On a typical day, Media File Renamer is downloaded about 2,038 times, wp_upload_rename about 10.
- wp_upload_rename is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.6 from 450 reviews.
- Media File Renamer was updated more recently: Nov 10, 2026, against May 5, 2019 for wp_upload_rename.
- Media File Renamer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.1.28 for wp_upload_rename.
- Media File Renamer has been around longer: since 2011, against 2014 for wp_upload_rename.
Line by line
Media File Renamer leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Media File Renamer |  wp_upload_rename |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #841 | #12,146 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 72.9K | 215 |
| Rating | 4.6(450) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.1.28 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.57 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 7 years 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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