Enhanced Media Library
v2.9.4by webbistro · updated 2 years ago
This plugin would be handy for those who need to manage a lot of media files.
- Rank
- #643
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 65,000
- 60K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 2.7M
- 2,658,777 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 298 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Enhanced Media Library at a glance
Enhanced Media Library is a WordPress plugin by webbistro with 60K+ active installs, the #643 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 183 times, 37% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 298 reviews. Version 2.9.4 came out on Jul 15, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “media categories”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats4.7K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Enhanced Media Library |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 182 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 184 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 173 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 237 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 201 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 237 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 211 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 269 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 359 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 347 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 134 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 150 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 108 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 45 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 64,861 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 64,861 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 64,910 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 64,911 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 64,870 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 65,051 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 65,043 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 65,098 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 64,929 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 64,936 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 64,876 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 64,870 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 64,909 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 64,925 |
Rank over time
#643 · down 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #643 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #643 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #643 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #642 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #643 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #641 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #641 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #641 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #643 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #643 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #643 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #643 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #643 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #643 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #642 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.03% |
Active installs band
60K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 60K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #643 → #643Downloads +7.9%
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.973%
- v2.816%
- v2.75.3%
- Other5.3%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★298 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.9.4
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Nov 3, 2013
- Last updated
- Jul 15, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Enhanced Media Library
How many websites use Enhanced Media Library?
Enhanced Media Library is active on 60K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #643 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Enhanced Media Library been downloaded?
2,658,777 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 183 times. See download stats
When was Enhanced Media Library last updated?
Version 2.9.4 came out on Jul 15, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release
Is Enhanced Media Library compatible with the latest WordPress?
Enhanced Media Library’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Enhanced Media Library have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Enhanced Media Library up to date. See its security record
Is Enhanced Media Library still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Enhanced Media Library have?
4.3 out of 5 from 298 reviews on WordPress.org. 77% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Enhanced Media Library?
The plugins most like Enhanced Media Library, by the tags they share, are Media Library Organizer (20K+), WorkMore Media Folders (200+) and PixelVault (200+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
298 reviews
- 5 stars: 229 reviews, 77%
- 4 stars: 18 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 4 reviews, 1%
- 2 stars: 6 reviews, 2%
- 1 stars: 41 reviews, 14%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 1%3★
- Critical
- 16%1–2★
- About 23 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 65,000 |
| Reported installs | 60K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 298 |
| Total downloads | 2.7M |
| Author | webbistro |
| First released | Nov 3, 2013 |
| Version | 2.9.4 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Jul 15, 2024 |
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