Media Search Plus
v0.8.2by Phil Lehmann · updated 4 years ago
Search through all fields in Media Library to actually find something.
- Rank
- #42,858
- Down3,401 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.1K
- 1,122 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media Search Plus at a glance
Media Search Plus is a WordPress plugin by Phil Lehmann with 10+ active installs, the #42,858 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.8.2 came out on Nov 16, 2022, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 101 plugins tagged “attachment”, it ranks #69. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats40 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Search Plus |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#42,858 · up 3,201 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,858 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #39,457 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,333 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #39,415 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,155 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,127 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,233 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,187 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,896 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,059 |
Growth %
Average +0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.8100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.8.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 16, 2022
- Last updated
- Nov 16, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Search Plus
How many websites use Media Search Plus?
Media Search Plus is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #42,858 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Search Plus been downloaded?
1,122 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Media Search Plus last updated?
Version 0.8.2 came out on Nov 16, 2022 (3 years ago).
Is Media Search Plus compatible with the latest WordPress?
Media Search Plus’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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 Search Plus still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Search Plus have?
No one has reviewed Media Search Plus on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Media Search Plus?
The plugins most like Media Search Plus, by the tags they share, are Media Search Enhanced (5K+), Media Cleaner (90K+) and Media Library Assistant (70K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.1K |
| Author | Phil Lehmann |
| First released | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Version | 0.8.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
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