WordPress plugin comparison
What The File vs WP Attachments
At a glance
- What The File has more active installs: 40K+, against 3K+ for WP Attachments.
- On a typical day, What The File is downloaded about 169 times, WP Attachments about 53.
- What The File is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 883 reviews, against 4.5 from 43 reviews.
- WP Attachments was updated more recently: Oct 5, 2026, against Feb 19, 2026 for What The File.
- WP Attachments is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 6.9.11 for What The File.
Line by line
What The File leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  What The File |  WP Attachments |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #892 | #3,908 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.3K | 1.3K |
| Rating | 4.9(883) | 4.5(43) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.77 | ×0.83 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.4 |
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