# File Un-Attach

> File Un-Attach has 300+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 12 reviews and 129 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** File Un-Attach shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will allow you to attach a single file to multiple posts, but will also will allow you to detach any file.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 33,569
- **Downloads (30 days):** 129 (+61.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hax (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hax/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/file-un-attach/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [attach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attach/) | #1 | 7 |
| [attached](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attached/) | #1 | 3 |
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 763 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 819 |
| [unattach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unattach/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| attach | >100 | 1,421 |
| attached | >100 | 1,891 |
| gallery | >100 | 4,370 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| unattach | #5 | 5 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Agreement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/agreement/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Dec 10, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Media Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-search/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 10, 2012 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [See attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/see-attachments/) | 10+ | — | Jan 10, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [CIT Media Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cit-media-sync/) | 10+ | 2.7/5 (3) | Jan 6, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [WP Attach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-attach/) | 10+ | — | Jun 12, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Grab and Attach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/grab-and-attach/) | <10 | — | Mar 7, 2023 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Un-Attach free?
Yes. File Un-Attach is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is File Un-Attach safe to use in 2026?
File Un-Attach shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use File Un-Attach?
File Un-Attach is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 33,569 times since it launched in June 2011. It was downloaded 129 times in the last 30 days.

### Does File Un-Attach work with WordPress 7.1?
File Un-Attach is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was File Un-Attach last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on August 13, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes File Un-Attach?
File Un-Attach is developed and maintained by Hax.

### What are the best alternatives to File Un-Attach?
The most popular alternatives to File Un-Attach are Agreement (100+ installs), Media Search (30+ installs) and See attachments (10+ installs).


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