WP Media Replace
v1.0.0by Prakash Rao · updated 7 years ago
WP Replace Media is a useful and smooth plugin to replace an image to some other existing or new media image. It automatically replaces the old image …
- Rank
- #23,691
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,525 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Media Replace at a glance
WP Media Replace is a WordPress plugin by Prakash Rao with 30+ active installs, the #23,691 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 29, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. Among the 6 plugins tagged “replace media”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats74 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Media Replace |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · -7.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 38 |
Rank over time
#23,691 · down 430 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,691 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,690 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,712 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,672 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,701 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,537 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,556 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,501 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,222 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,223 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,287 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,261 |
Growth %
Average -0.68% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.26% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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 #23287 → #23672Downloads +100%
- Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.1.28
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Apr 29, 2019
- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Media Replace
How many websites use WP Media Replace?
WP Media Replace is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,691 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Media Replace been downloaded?
2,525 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WP Media Replace last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 29, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is WP Media Replace compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Media Replace’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.28, 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 WP Media Replace still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Media Replace have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Media Replace?
The plugins most like WP Media Replace, by the tags they share, are Media Search Enhanced (5K+), DX Delete Attached Media (3K+) and Bulk Change Media Author (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | Prakash Rao |
| First released | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 29, 2019 |
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