WordPress plugin comparison
Phoenix Media Rename vs Virtual Media Folders
Phoenix Media Rename
by crossi72
50K+ installs4.7
Virtual Media Folders
by Per Søderlind
300+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Phoenix Media Rename has more active installs: 50K+, against 300+ for Virtual Media Folders.
- On a typical day, Phoenix Media Rename is downloaded about 947 times, Virtual Media Folders about 43.
- Virtual Media Folders is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.7 from 75 reviews.
- Phoenix Media Rename was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Oct 26, 2026 for Virtual Media Folders.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Phoenix Media Rename has been around longer: since 2016, against 2025 for Virtual Media Folders.
Line by line
Phoenix Media Rename leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Phoenix Media Rename | Virtual Media Folders |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #742 | #10,687 |
| Active installs | 50K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 31.9K | 1.1K |
| Rating | 4.7(75) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.20 | ×0.50 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 15 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 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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