Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling
v0.1.1by David Baumwald · updated 9 months ago
A small plugin to re-enable infinite scrolling in the Media Library after WordPress 5.8 is released.
- Rank
- #2,499
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 7,600
- 7K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 31.6K
- 31,591 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 25 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling at a glance
Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling is a WordPress plugin by David Baumwald with 7K+ active installs, the #2,499 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews. Version 0.1.1 came out on Feb 6, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 7 plugins tagged “infinite”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats880 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 59 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 7,605 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7,605 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7,614 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7,625 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7,614 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7,601 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7,599 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7,604 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7,612 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7,625 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7,623 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7,627 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7,629 |
Rank over time
#2,499 · down 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,499 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,499 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,498 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,493 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,496 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,496 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,498 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,497 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,496 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,489 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,495 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,494 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,493 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,493 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.03% |
Active installs band
7K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2494 → #2493Downloads +8%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★25 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Feb 9, 2021
- Last updated
- Feb 6, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling
How many websites use Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling?
Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling is active on 7K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,499 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling been downloaded?
31,591 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times. See download stats
When was Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling last updated?
Version 0.1.1 came out on Feb 6, 2026 (9 months ago). See every release
Is Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling compatible with the latest WordPress?
Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling. See its security record
Is Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling have?
5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling?
The plugins most like Media Library Enable Infinite Scrolling, by the tags they share, are Media Library Categories (20K+), Catch Infinite Scroll (10K+) and Media Library Downloader (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
25 reviews
- 5 stars: 25 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 | ≈ 7,600 |
| Reported installs | 7K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 25 |
| Total downloads | 31.6K |
| Author | David Baumwald |
| First released | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Version | 0.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
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