# File Un-Attach vs Unattach

> File Un-Attach vs Unattach compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Unattach comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against File Un-Attach.

**Unattach comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against File Un-Attach.** Choose File Un-Attach if you care most about download trend. Choose Unattach if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.

| | File Un-Attach | Unattach |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 300+ | 900+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 125 | 128 ✅ |
| Download trend | +42% ✅ | +32% |
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.9/5 ✅ |
| Reviews | 12 | 18 ✅ |
| Health score | 36/100 | 39/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 11 years ago | 9 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.2.39 | WP 4.2.39 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jun 2011 | Mar 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, File Un-Attach or Unattach?
Unattach comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against File Un-Attach. Choose File Un-Attach if you care most about download trend. Choose Unattach if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating.

### Is File Un-Attach more popular than Unattach?
Unattach is the more popular of the two with 900+ active installs, compared with 300+ for File Un-Attach.

### Can I use File Un-Attach and Unattach together?
Both plugins cover unattach, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are File Un-Attach and Unattach free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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