wp_upload_rename
v1.2by Nolan Chou · updated 7 years ago
Change upload filename to random characters / random numbers / date / other by yourself.
- Rank
- #12,141
- Up15 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 239
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.4K
- 6,429 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wp_upload_rename at a glance
wp_upload_rename is a WordPress plugin by Nolan Chou with 200+ active installs, the #12,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on May 5, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. Among the 239 plugins tagged “upload”, it ranks #59. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats237 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | wp_upload_rename |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 238 · -3.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 239 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 237 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 239 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 240 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 240 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 238 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 238 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 238 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 238 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 246 |
Rank over time
#12,141 · up 61 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,141 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,156 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,155 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,149 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,194 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,140 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,114 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,092 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,135 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,182 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,168 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,167 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,175 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,202 |
Growth %
Average -0.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.84% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.84% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.25% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12175 → #12194Downloads +71.4%
- Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.1.28
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 12, 2014
- Last updated
- May 5, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wp_upload_rename
How many websites use wp_upload_rename?
wp_upload_rename is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wp_upload_rename been downloaded?
6,429 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was wp_upload_rename last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on May 5, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is wp_upload_rename compatible with the latest WordPress?
wp_upload_rename’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_upload_rename 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_upload_rename have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to wp_upload_rename?
The plugins most like wp_upload_rename, by the tags they share, are Auto Upload Images (20K+), Phoenix Media Rename (50K+) and Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 239 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 6.4K |
| Author | Nolan Chou |
| First released | Feb 12, 2014 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 5, 2019 |
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