Media Search Enhanced
v1.0.1by Yoren Chang · updated 2 months ago
Search through all fields in Media Library.
- Rank
- #3,051
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5,440
- 5K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 50.6K
- 50,589 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 28 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Media Search Enhanced at a glance
Media Search Enhanced is a WordPress plugin by Yoren Chang with 5K+ active installs, the #3,051 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 33 times, 3% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Sep 9, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 101 plugins tagged “attachment”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats613 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Search Enhanced |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 22 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5,442 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5,442 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5,453 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5,464 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5,469 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5,476 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5,453 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5,461 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5,461 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5,451 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5,462 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5,470 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5,470 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5,474 |
Rank over time
#3,051 · up 3 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,051 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,048 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,045 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,043 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,044 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,039 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,049 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,046 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,045 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,051 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,047 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,046 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,055 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,053 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,054 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.07% |
Active installs band
5K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5K+ |
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 #3055 → #3044
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.963%
- v1.020%
- v0.817%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★28 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 23, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 9, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Search Enhanced
How many websites use Media Search Enhanced?
Media Search Enhanced is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,051 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Search Enhanced been downloaded?
50,589 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 33 times. See download stats
When was Media Search Enhanced last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Sep 9, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is Media Search Enhanced compatible with the latest WordPress?
Media Search Enhanced’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 Search Enhanced have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Media Search Enhanced up to date. See its security record
Is Media Search Enhanced still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Search Enhanced have?
4.4 out of 5 from 28 reviews on WordPress.org. 82% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Media Search Enhanced?
The plugins most like Media Search Enhanced, by the tags they share, are Media Cleaner (90K+), Media Library Assistant (70K+) and DX Delete Attached Media (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
28 reviews
- 5 stars: 23 reviews, 82%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 14%
- Positive
- 86%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 14%1–2★
- About 3 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 | ≈ 5,440 |
| Reported installs | 5K+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 28 |
| Total downloads | 50.6K |
| Author | Yoren Chang |
| First released | Mar 23, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
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