Clarvity Media Replace
Replace any image directly from the WordPress Media Library without navigating to the specific page or post where the image is used.
Solid choice
Clarvity Media Replace is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 5 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Clarvity Media Replace stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| attachments | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| media library | >100 |
| replace image | >100 |
About Clarvity Media Replace
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Need to swap a product photo, a team headshot or an outdated banner? Instead of hunting down every page, post, widget and page-builder section that uses it, open the image in the Media Library, click Replace Image, choose the new one, and confirm. Every place that used the old image now shows the new one.
How it works
The original library item is kept: same ID, title, alt text, caption and permalink. Only its file is swapped and all thumbnail sizes are regenerated. Anything that stores the image by ID keeps working with no changes at all, and any file URL that did change is updated automatically across the site.
Features
- A “Replace Image” button in the Attachment details sidebar (grid view), the Edit Media screen and the list-view row actions.
- Pick an existing library image or upload a new one, using the familiar media window.
- A confirmation prompt showing the current and new images side by side, where the image is used, and a required “I understand” checkbox.
- Keep the current filename (links stay identical) or use the new file’s name.
- Changing file type (for example JPG to PNG or WebP) is supported; links are updated for you.
- Serialization-safe URL updates in post content, excerpts, custom fields, term meta and settings, including Elementor’s JSON data.
- Automatic rollback: if anything fails, the original files and data are restored.
- Optional clean-up of the replacement’s own library entry when it isn’t used anywhere.
- Loads nothing on the front end, and in wp-admin only on screens that already load the media window.
Privacy
This plugin does not collect data, set cookies, or contact any external service.
Usage
- Go to Media → Library and click an image.
- In the Attachment details sidebar, click Replace Image. (In list view, hover the image row and click Replace Image.)
- Choose the new image from the library, or open the Upload files tab to upload one, then click Use this image.
- Review the confirmation prompt: both images, where the current one is used, and the filename options.
- Tick I understand… and click Replace Image.
- If you use a page cache or CDN, clear it so visitors see the new image straight away.
By default, Editors and Administrators can replace images (it needs the upload_files and edit_others_posts capabilities), because a replacement changes content across the whole site.
Installation
- In wp-admin go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose
clarvity-media-replace.zipand click Install Now. (Or unzip it into/wp-content/plugins/.) - Click Activate.
- There are no settings. Go to Media → Library to use it.
Frequently asked questions
Will this break my links?
No. With “Keep the current filename” and the same file type, the image’s URL doesn’t change at all. When the URL must change (a new file type or filename, or new thumbnail dimensions because the aspect ratio differs), every stored copy of the old URL is rewritten to the new one.
How are featured images, galleries and custom fields handled?
They store the image’s ID, and the ID never changes, so they show the new image automatically. This covers featured images, WordPress and WooCommerce galleries, ACF and other custom fields that store IDs, the site logo, site icon and header image, and Elementor image widgets. Custom fields and page-builder data that store URLs are updated by the URL rewrite.
What if the new image has a different shape or is smaller?
All thumbnail sizes are regenerated from the new image. Each old size URL is mapped to the same size of the new image. If the new image is too small to have that size, the full-size image is used instead.
What if something goes wrong halfway?
The current files are moved to a temporary folder first. If copying or processing the new image fails, the new files are deleted, the originals are moved back, and the attachment data is restored. Nothing is left half-changed.
Can I undo a replacement?
Not with one click. The old file is permanently replaced, which is why the confirmation prompt asks you to acknowledge that. Keep a backup, or replace the image again with the old file.
Does it work with images stored in the cloud (S3, etc.)?
The image file must be on the server’s disk. If an offload plugin removed the local copy, the plugin stops with a clear message and changes nothing.
Why is some data left unchanged?
If a setting stores PHP objects, rewriting it could corrupt it, so it is skipped and the result message tells you how many entries were skipped. This is rare for image URLs.
Can developers extend it?
Yes: clarvity_mr_required_capability (filter): the capability needed to replace images. Default edit_others_posts. clarvity_mr_url_pairs (filter): the old => new URL paths about to be applied. clarvity_mr_replacement_targets (filter): the tables and columns searched for URLs. clarvity_mr_image_replaced (action): fires after a replacement, with the attachment ID, the replacement’s ID and the URL pairs. Useful for purging caches.
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FAQ
Clarvity Media Replace: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is Clarvity Media Replace free?
Yes. Clarvity Media Replace is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Clarvity Media Replace safe to use in 2026?
Clarvity Media Replace is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Clarvity Media Replace?
Clarvity Media Replace is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 118 times since it launched in October 2026. It was downloaded 112 times in the last 30 days.
Does Clarvity Media Replace work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Clarvity Media Replace up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does Clarvity Media Replace need?
Clarvity Media Replace requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Clarvity Media Replace last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 8, 2026 (5 days ago).
Who makes Clarvity Media Replace?
Clarvity Media Replace is developed and maintained by Krishna Sagar.
What are the best alternatives to Clarvity Media Replace?
The most popular alternatives to Clarvity Media Replace are Export media with selected… (40K+ installs), File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+ installs) and Lightbox with PhotoSwipe (20K+ installs).
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