Media Sync
v1.5.3by erolsk8 · updated 2 months ago
Simple plugin to scan "uploads" directory and bring those files into Media Library.
- Rank
- #755
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 53,000
- 50K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 689.6K
- 689,608 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 86 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Media Sync at a glance
Media Sync is a WordPress plugin by erolsk8 with 50K+ active installs, the #755 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 386 times, 18% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 86 reviews. Version 1.5.3 came out on Aug 15, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 80 plugins tagged “server”. 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 stats11.3K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Sync |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 321 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 392 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 356 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 380 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 226 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 253 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 424 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 485 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 512 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 459 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 447 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 265 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 303 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 543 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 940 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 713 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 401 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 315 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 187 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 340 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 371 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 356 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 393 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 340 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 280 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 184 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 331 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 53,169 · -0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 53,169 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 53,124 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 53,286 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 53,344 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 53,169 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 53,263 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 53,271 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 53,216 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 53,229 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 53,185 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 53,052 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 53,178 |
Rank over time
#755 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #755 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #756 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #756 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #754 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #754 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #755 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #755 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #755 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #756 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #756 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #758 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #759 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #759 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #761 |
Growth %
Average -0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.24% |
Active installs band
50K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 50K+ |
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 #759 → #754Downloads -7.8%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.572%
- v1.423%
- Other4.8%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★86 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.3
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 27, 2018
- Last updated
- Aug 15, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Sync
How many websites use Media Sync?
Media Sync is active on 50K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #755 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Sync been downloaded?
689,608 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 386 times. See download stats
When was Media Sync last updated?
Version 1.5.3 came out on Aug 15, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is Media Sync compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Media Sync have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Media Sync up to date. See its security record
Is Media Sync still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Sync have?
4.7 out of 5 from 86 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Media Sync?
The plugins most like Media Sync, by the tags they share, are Bulk Media Register (8K+), Disable Media Sizes (10K+) and FileBird (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
86 reviews
- 5 stars: 79 reviews, 92%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 3 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 5%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 14 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 13 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 53,000 |
| Reported installs | 50K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 86 |
| Total downloads | 689.6K |
| Author | erolsk8 |
| First released | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Version | 1.5.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2026 |
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