EXIF Columns
This plugin adds columns to the WordPress built in Media Library for EXIF metadata.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where EXIF Columns stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| exif | >100 |
| media library | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About EXIF Columns
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
This plugin adds columns to the WordPress built in Media Library for EXIF metadata.
EXIF columns added are All, Credit, Camera, Focal Length, Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed, Created Timestamp, Created Date and Copyright.
This plugin builds on a code snippet on http://wpsnipp.com by Kevin Chard.
Installation
- Upload the exif-columns folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the EXIF Columns plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
All columns will be visible in the Media Library by default when the plugin is first activated. To remove columns click the ‘Screen Options’ tab at the top right of the Media Library page and deselect the unrequired column(s).
Hover over an active column’s header for notes on what the column is displaying.
Changelog
N/A
1.0.3
- Fixed division by zero error with shutter speed calculation.
1.0.2
- Units of measurement added to EXIF All, Focal Point, Aperture and Shutter Speed columns.
- Column hover descriptions updated.
1.0.1
- EXIF All details updated to include Created Timestamp as well as Created Date.
- EXIF Created Timestamp column added.
- Column names updated.
- Column hover descriptions updated.
1.0
- First release.
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FAQ
EXIF Columns: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is EXIF Columns free?
Yes. EXIF Columns is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is EXIF Columns safe to use in 2026?
EXIF Columns shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use EXIF Columns?
EXIF Columns is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,874 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.
Does EXIF Columns work with WordPress 7.1?
EXIF Columns is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was EXIF Columns last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on January 18, 2013 (14 years ago).
Who makes EXIF Columns?
EXIF Columns is developed and maintained by fergu5.
What are the best alternatives to EXIF Columns?
The most popular alternatives to EXIF Columns are Meow Lightbox (10K+ installs), Image Rotation Repair (7K+ installs) and Image Rotation Fixer (1K+ installs).
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