# Media Search vs See attachments

> Media Search vs See attachments compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Media Search comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against See attachments.

**Media Search comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against See attachments.** Choose Media Search if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose See attachments if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

| | Media Search | See attachments |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 175 ✅ | 44 |
| Download trend | +9.4% ✅ | -25.4% |
| Rating | 5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 1 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 31/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 14 years ago | 4 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.0.5 | WP 4.9.34 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jun 2012 | Dec 2010 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Media Search or See attachments?
Media Search comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against See attachments. Choose Media Search if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose See attachments if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

### Is Media Search more popular than See attachments?
Media Search is the more popular of the two with 30+ active installs, compared with 10+ for See attachments.

### Can I use Media Search and See attachments together?
Both plugins cover attach, 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 Media Search and See attachments 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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