Media Library Extension
v3.0.0by Martin von Berg · updated 2 months ago
Extend the REST-API to work with Wordpress Media-Library. Organize images in Folders. Add and Update images including Metadata and Posts using the ima …
- Rank
- #28,695
- Down167 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 21
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.1K
- 6,071 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media Library Extension at a glance
Media Library Extension is a WordPress plugin by Martin von Berg with 20+ active installs, the #28,695 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 14% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 3.0.0 came out on Aug 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 397 plugins tagged “rest-api”, it ranks #119. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats156 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Library Extension |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 21 · +10.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
Rank over time
#28,695 · up 290 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,695 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,528 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,520 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,280 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,533 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,853 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,811 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,573 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,212 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,013 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,985 |
Growth %
Average +0.84% 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 | +5.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +17.65% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -19.05% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +5.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.76% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +5.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +17.65% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.53% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #29013 → #28280Installs 10+ → 20+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.2
- First released
- Dec 19, 2020
- Last updated
- Aug 25, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Library Extension
How many websites use Media Library Extension?
Media Library Extension is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,695 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Library Extension been downloaded?
6,071 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Media Library Extension last updated?
Version 3.0.0 came out on Aug 25, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Media Library Extension compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Media Library Extension still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Library Extension have?
No one has reviewed Media Library Extension on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Media Library Extension?
The plugins most like Media Library Extension, by the tags they share, are URL Image Importer (1K+), WooCommerce Legacy REST API (400K+) and Folders (90K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 21 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.1K |
| Author | Martin von Berg |
| First released | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Version | 3.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
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