File Un-Attach
This plugin will allow you to attach a single file to multiple posts, but will also will allow you to detach any file.
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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.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where File Un-Attach stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| attach | >100 |
| attached | >100 |
| gallery | >100 |
| image | >100 |
| unattach | #5 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 from 12 reviews
About File Un-Attach
From the official readme · v1.1.3Description
This plugin will allow you to attach a single file to multiple posts, but will also will allow you to detach any file.
- Support http://xparkmedia.com/plugins/file-un-attach/
- Languages http://xparkmedia.com/plugins/file-un-attach/#languages
Installation
- Download the latest version of the plugin to your computer.
- With an FTP program,access your site’s server.
- Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins folder.
- In the WordPress administration panels, click on plugins from the menu on the left side.
- You should see the “File Un-Attach” plugin listed.
- To turn the plugin on, click “activate” on the bottom of the plugin name.
Tested on
- MySQL 5.1.26
- Apache 2.2.11
- Linux
- Explorer 8
- Safari 4.1
- Firefox 3.5
- Chrome 5.1
- Opera 9.6
Changelog
none at the moment
1.1.3
- WP 4.2.4 support.
1.1.2
- Fixed: media layout issues.
1.1.0
- WP 4.0 support.
1.0.8
- WP 3.9 support.
1.0.7
- Security update.
- Fixed: php notices.
- Added: search by post type option.
- Added: Attach / detach multiple media popup.
1.0.6
- Security update.
- WP 3.6 support.
- Fixed: php notices.
- Fixed: some attach issues.
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FAQ
File Un-Attach: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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