# Download Media File

> Download Media File has 400+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 233 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Download Media File works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Adds a "Download" button to the WordPress media modal for quick downloads.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 6,384
- **Downloads (30 days):** 233 (+20.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** May 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mainul Hassan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shamimmoeen/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-media-file/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [download-media-file](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/download-media-file/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| download-media-file | #5 | 3,536 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Download Media File free?
Yes. Download Media File is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Download Media File safe to use in 2026?
Download Media File works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Download Media File?
Download Media File is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,384 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 233 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Download Media File work with WordPress 7.1?
Download Media File is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Download Media File need?
Download Media File requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Download Media File last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 20, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Download Media File?
Download Media File is developed and maintained by Mainul Hassan.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-media-file/ · Generated 2026-10-08 14:50 UTC by PageForge