Media Item URL
v1.0.1by Andrew Norcross · updated 10 years ago
Get the full attachment URL from the media row table without opening item.
- Rank
- #14,715
- Up11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 143
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.5K
- 4,535 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media Item URL at a glance
Media Item URL is a WordPress plugin by Andrew Norcross with 100+ active installs, the #14,715 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 16, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.0. It leads the 10 plugins tagged “media gallery”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Item URL |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 143 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 142 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 154 |
Rank over time
#14,715 · down 33 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,715 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,726 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,729 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,685 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,760 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,686 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,667 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,692 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,692 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,684 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,771 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,726 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,681 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,682 |
Growth %
Average -0.57% 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 | -0.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.41% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.39% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.84% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 4.6.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 14, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 16, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Item URL
How many websites use Media Item URL?
Media Item URL is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,715 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Item URL been downloaded?
4,535 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Media Item URL last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 16, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Media Item URL compatible with the latest WordPress?
Media Item URL’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.0, 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 Item URL still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Item URL have?
5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Media Item URL?
The plugins most like Media Item URL, by the tags they share, are Media Cleaner (90K+), Media Library Assistant (70K+) and Disable Media Sizes (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 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 | ≈ 143 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 4.5K |
| Author | Andrew Norcross |
| First released | Feb 14, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 16, 2016 |
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