# Grab and Attach

> Grab and Attach has <10 active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Grab and Attach shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**The purpose of Grab and Attach is to automatically upload media into your WordPress Media Library and attach it to live posts or pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,249
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+134.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Mar 7, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kevin_bt (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kevin_bt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/grab-and-attach/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [attach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attach/) | #7 | 7 |
| [attach images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attach-images/) | #2 | 2 |
| [grab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/grab/) | #6 | 6 |
| [grab and attach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/grab-and-attach/) | #1 | 1 |
| [grab images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/grab-images/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| attach | >100 | 1,421 |
| attach images | >100 | 822 |
| grab | >100 | 796 |
| grab and attach | #19 | 33 |
| grab images | >100 | 415 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [File Un-Attach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/file-un-attach/) | 300+ | 4.4/5 (12) | Aug 13, 2015 | 36/100 |
| 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Grab and Attach safe to use in 2026?
Grab and Attach shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Grab and Attach?
Grab and Attach is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,249 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Grab and Attach work with WordPress 7.1?
Grab and Attach is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Grab and Attach last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on March 7, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Grab and Attach?
Grab and Attach is developed and maintained by kevin_bt.

### What are the best alternatives to Grab and Attach?
The most popular alternatives to Grab and Attach are File Un-Attach (300+ installs), Agreement (100+ installs) and Media Search (30+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/grab-and-attach/ · Generated 2026-10-14 15:54 UTC by PageForge