Media Filter
v0.1.2by Sami Keijonen · updated 12 years ago
Filter media files by author.
- Rank
- #21,885
- Down470 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 45
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,436 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media Filter at a glance
Media Filter is a WordPress plugin by Sami Keijonen with 40+ active installs, the #21,885 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.1.2 came out on Apr 16, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 225 plugins tagged “author”, it ranks #73. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Filter |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 45 · -10.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50 |
Rank over time
#21,885 · down 614 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,885 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,415 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,623 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,414 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,942 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,374 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,494 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,040 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,012 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,271 |
Growth %
Average -0.95% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -4.25% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +4.44% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -4.25% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -8.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.96% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 10, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 16, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Filter
How many websites use Media Filter?
Media Filter is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,885 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Filter been downloaded?
4,436 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Media Filter last updated?
Version 0.1.2 came out on Apr 16, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Media Filter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Media Filter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Media Filter still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Filter have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Media Filter?
The plugins most like Media Filter, by the tags they share, are FileBird (200K+), Edit Author Slug (100K+) and Media Cleaner (90K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 45 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | Sami Keijonen |
| First released | Sep 10, 2012 |
| Version | 0.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 16, 2014 |
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