Media Meta & Force Regenerate
v0.0.3by Jordy Meow · updated 6 years ago
Displays the metadata information in the Media Library. Regenerates the metadata and thumbnails even if they exist.
- Rank
- #12,686
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 222
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.7K
- 5,739 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media Meta & Force Regenerate at a glance
Media Meta & Force Regenerate is a WordPress plugin by Jordy Meow with 200+ active installs, the #12,686 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.0.3 came out on Feb 9, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. Among the 28 plugins tagged “force”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats67 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Meta & Force Regenerate |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 222 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 223 |
Rank over time
#12,686 · up 52 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,686 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,682 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,679 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,688 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,675 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,740 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,692 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,712 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,707 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,732 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,743 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,738 |
Growth %
Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.90% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12743 → #12688
- Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- 5.3.27
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jan 17, 2018
- Last updated
- Feb 9, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Meta & Force Regenerate
How many websites use Media Meta & Force Regenerate?
Media Meta & Force Regenerate is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,686 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Meta & Force Regenerate been downloaded?
5,739 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Media Meta & Force Regenerate last updated?
Version 0.0.3 came out on Feb 9, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Media Meta & Force Regenerate compatible with the latest WordPress?
Media Meta & Force Regenerate’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, 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 Meta & Force Regenerate still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Meta & Force Regenerate have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Media Meta & Force Regenerate?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 222 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 5.7K |
| Author | Jordy Meow |
| First released | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Version | 0.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 4.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Feb 9, 2020 |
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