Phoenix Media Rename
v3.13.6by crossi72 · updated 11 days ago
The Phoenix Media Rename plugin allows you to easily rename (and retitle) your media files, once uploaded.
- Rank
- #744
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 54,000
- 50K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 1.6M
- 1,628,813 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 75 reviews
- Support resolved
- 50%
- 1 of 2 threads, last 2 months
Phoenix Media Rename at a glance
Phoenix Media Rename is a WordPress plugin by crossi72 with 50K+ active installs, the #744 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 947 times, 40% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 75 reviews. Version 3.13.6 came out on Oct 29, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 73 plugins tagged “file”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31.1K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Phoenix Media Rename |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 335 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 403 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1,003 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 890 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,116 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,294 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,625 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 850 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,159 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12,598 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,581 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 384 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 372 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 482 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 215 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 233 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 477 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 767 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 634 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 288 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 348 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 249 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 301 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 292 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 328 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 294 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 161 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 54,277 · +0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 54,277 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 54,186 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 54,213 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 54,206 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 54,031 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 54,008 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 53,773 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 53,629 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 53,688 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 53,572 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 53,699 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 53,885 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 53,986 |
Rank over time
#744 · up 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #744 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #745 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #745 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #746 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #747 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #748 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #746 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #749 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #750 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #748 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #750 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #749 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #745 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #745 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #749 |
Growth %
Average +0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.19% |
Active installs band
50K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50K+ |
| 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 #749 → #746Downloads +178.6%
- Released 3.13.6 (was 3.13.5)
- Rank #745 → #747Downloads +226.5%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.1375%
- v3.129.6%
- v3.117.6%
- Other8.3%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★75 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.13.6
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Aug 29, 2016
- Last updated
- Oct 29, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Phoenix Media Rename
How many websites use Phoenix Media Rename?
Phoenix Media Rename 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 #744 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Phoenix Media Rename been downloaded?
1,628,813 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 947 times. See download stats
When was Phoenix Media Rename last updated?
Version 3.13.6 came out on Oct 29, 2026 (1 week ago). See every release
Is Phoenix Media Rename compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Phoenix Media Rename have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Phoenix Media Rename up to date. See its security record
Is Phoenix Media Rename still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Phoenix Media Rename have?
4.7 out of 5 from 75 reviews on WordPress.org. 88% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Phoenix Media Rename?
The plugins most like Phoenix Media Rename, by the tags they share, are Media File Renamer (40K+), Rename Media Files (8K+) and FileBird (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
75 reviews
- 5 stars: 66 reviews, 88%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 4%
- Positive
- 91%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 7%1–2★
- About 21 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 54,000 |
| Reported installs | 50K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 75 |
| Total downloads | 1.6M |
| Author | crossi72 |
| First released | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Version | 3.13.6 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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