Bulk Change Media Author
This is a very simple plugin that allows you to bulk change author for media files.
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- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Bulk Change Media Author stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| attachment | >100 |
| author | >100 |
| bulk | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| upload | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 8 reviews
About Bulk Change Media Author
From the official readme · v1.3.2Description
This is a very simple plugin that allows you to bulk change author for media files.
The action is added in the “List” view of the Media Library.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/bulk-change-media-authordirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the author in bulk in the “Grid” view?
Not yet.
There’s only 20 media items per page in the “List” view, but I want to change more at a time!
Open “Screen Options” at the top-right in the Media Library and change the value of “Number of items per page” in the “Pagination” section.
Can I quickly change the author for all media uploaded by particular user?
If you apply “Change Author” in the Media Library without selecting any media, it will prompt you to filter media by user. After that, you will be able to change the author for all media uploaded by that user.
Changelog
1.3.2
- Fix: Pagination limit when filtering media by author.
1.3.1
- Fix: PHP type error when filtering media by author.
1.3
- New: Filter and bulk change media author by its current author.
- Other: Tested with WordPress 6.3.
1.2
- Other: Tested with WordPress 4.9.
- Translations: Added Spanish (thanks Kcho).
1.1
- New: Added translation support.
- Other: Tested with WordPress 4.8.
- Translations: Added German (thanks Mike).
- Translations: Added translation support to “Change” and “Cancel” buttons (thanks Mike).
1.0
- First public release.
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FAQ
Bulk Change Media Author: quick answers
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Bulk Change Media Author free?
Yes. Bulk Change Media Author is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Bulk Change Media Author safe to use in 2026?
Bulk Change Media Author shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Bulk Change Media Author?
Bulk Change Media Author is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,063 times since it launched in February 2017. It was downloaded 257 times in the last 30 days.
Does Bulk Change Media Author work with WordPress 7.1?
Bulk Change Media Author is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Bulk Change Media Author last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on August 31, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Bulk Change Media Author?
Bulk Change Media Author is developed and maintained by Ruslan Mikhno.
What are the best alternatives to Bulk Change Media Author?
The most popular alternatives to Bulk Change Media Author are Fluent PDF Generator (20K+ installs), Attachment Pages Redirect (10K+ installs) and Disable Media Pages (10K+ installs).
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