Desktop Media Uploader
v1.3.7by herb morris · updated 2 months ago
Bulk upload and replace WordPress media files from a desktop app.
- Rank
- #32,969
- Down354 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 540
- 540 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Desktop Media Uploader at a glance
Desktop Media Uploader is a WordPress plugin by herb morris with 10+ active installs, the #32,969 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3.7 came out on Aug 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 4 plugins tagged “media replace”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Desktop Media Uploader |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · +6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#32,969 · up 726 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #32,969 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #32,615 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #32,714 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,144 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #33,234 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #33,695 |
Growth %
Average +0.93% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +20%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.7
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 11, 2026
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Desktop Media Uploader
How many websites use Desktop Media Uploader?
Desktop Media Uploader is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #32,969 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Desktop Media Uploader been downloaded?
540 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Desktop Media Uploader last updated?
Version 1.3.7 came out on Aug 20, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Desktop Media Uploader compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Desktop Media Uploader still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Desktop Media Uploader have?
No one has reviewed Desktop Media Uploader on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Desktop Media Uploader?
The plugins most like Desktop Media Uploader, by the tags they share, are CompressX (40K+), TheDock Media (500+) and Converter for Media (500K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 540 |
| Author | herb morris |
| First released | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Version | 1.3.7 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
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