Rename Media
v0.1.3by John Godley · updated 12 years ago
Rename underlying media files from the WordPress media management interface
- Rank
- #19,710
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 63
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.5K
- 13,450 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Rename Media at a glance
Rename Media is a WordPress plugin by John Godley with 60+ active installs, the #19,710 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1.3 came out on Nov 21, 2014, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 34 plugins tagged “rename”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats121 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Rename Media |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 63 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 63 |
Rank over time
#19,710 · up 143 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,710 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,735 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,684 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,666 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,850 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,809 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,795 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,800 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,833 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,886 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,021 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,034 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,853 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.59% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.59% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 3, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 21, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Rename Media
How many websites use Rename Media?
Rename Media is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,710 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Rename Media been downloaded?
13,450 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Rename Media last updated?
Version 0.1.3 came out on Nov 21, 2014 (11 years ago).
Is Rename Media compatible with the latest WordPress?
Rename Media’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Rename Media still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Rename Media have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Rename Media?
The plugins most like Rename Media, by the tags they share, are Phoenix Media Rename (50K+), Media File Renamer (40K+) and FileBird (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 63 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 13.5K |
| Author | John Godley |
| First released | Dec 3, 2010 |
| Version | 0.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 21, 2014 |
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