Drive Wp
The Plugin enhances the capabilities of the Windows Application “WordPress Drive”. If installed on a WordPress site WordPressDrive is able to use these additional features:
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Drive Wp shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Drive Wp stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| change attachment file | >100 |
| rest-api | >100 |
| windows drive | >100 |
About Drive Wp
From the official readme · v0.5.1Description
Wp Drive
The plugin
The Plugin enhances the capabilities of the Windows Application “WordPress Drive”. If installed on a WordPress site WordPressDrive is able to use these additional features:
- getting (file) size information
- populating custom post types to WordPressDrive (REST API)
- replacing/modifying media files 1
- restrict media file modification by role and capability
1 Most of the code for media replace is taken from the plugin “Easy Replace Image” https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-replace-image by Iulia Cazan
The windows application
WordPressDrive is a Windows Userspace Filesystem, that lets you access any WordPress Site, that supports the WordPress REST API (default) as a Windows Drive (Share).
Posts and Pages are organized in Folders as HTML Files. Media File types are represented by their file type depending from extension.
The Application starts as a taskbar icon, all user interaction can be started from there. Working with WordPress data happens with the standard Windows tools (Explorer, CMD, …).
You can download the installation Files of WordPressDrive from here:
https://github.com/printpagestopdf/WordpressDrive/releases/latest
Find the sourcecode here:
https://github.com/printpagestopdf/WordpressDrive
Demo
None
License
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Version history
0.5.1 – Bugfix release
0.5 – Initial release.
Installation
- Upload
Wp Driveto the/wp-content/plugins/directory of your application - Login as Admin
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
None
0.5.1
- Bugfix admin screen if there are none custom posttypes
- tested with wp 6.4.3
0.5
- Allow to populate custom post types to REST API
- Allow to replace file with a new uploaded image via REST API
- Allow to restrict media file replace by role and capability
- Add (file) size information to REST API
Screenshots
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Best Drive Wp alternatives
All change attachment file plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Easy Replace Image
Replace easily an attachment file by uploading another file or by downloading one from an…
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FAQ
Drive Wp: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
Is Drive Wp free?
Yes. Drive Wp is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Drive Wp safe to use in 2026?
Drive Wp shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Drive Wp?
Drive Wp is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,468 times since it launched in June 2021. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.
Does Drive Wp work with WordPress 7.1?
Drive Wp is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Drive Wp need?
Drive Wp requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Drive Wp last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.1, was released on February 2, 2024 (3 years ago).
Who makes Drive Wp?
Drive Wp is developed and maintained by theripper.
What are the best alternatives to Drive Wp?
The most popular alternatives to Drive Wp are Easy Replace Image (600+ installs).
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