File Un-Attach
v1.1.3by Hax · updated 11 years ago
This plugin will allow you to attach a single file to multiple posts, but will also will allow you to detach any file.
- Rank
- #10,280
- Down8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 354
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 33.7K
- 33,681 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
File Un-Attach at a glance
File Un-Attach is a WordPress plugin by Hax with 300+ active installs, the #10,280 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.1.3 came out on Aug 13, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “attach”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats112 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | File Un-Attach |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 354 · -0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 354 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 354 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 355 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 357 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 355 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 355 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 356 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 355 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 357 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 357 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 357 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 357 |
Rank over time
#10,280 · down 29 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,280 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,272 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,284 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,255 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,220 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,255 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,236 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,230 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,257 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,210 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,231 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,238 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,251 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.56% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.56% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.56% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 28, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 13, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about File Un-Attach
How many websites use File Un-Attach?
File Un-Attach is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,280 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has File Un-Attach been downloaded?
33,681 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was File Un-Attach last updated?
Version 1.1.3 came out on Aug 13, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is File Un-Attach compatible with the latest WordPress?
File Un-Attach’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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.
Is File Un-Attach still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does File Un-Attach have?
4.4 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 75% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to File Un-Attach?
The plugins most like File Un-Attach, by the tags they share, are Responsive Lightbox & Gallery (100K+), Lightbox for Gallery & Image Block (20K+) and Meow Gallery (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 8%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 354 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 33.7K |
| Author | Hax |
| First released | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2015 |
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