Grab and Attach
The purpose of Grab and Attach is to automatically upload media into your WordPress Media Library and attach it to live posts or pages.
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Grab and Attach stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| attach | >100 |
| attach images | >100 |
| grab | >100 |
| grab and attach | #19 |
| grab images | >100 |
About Grab and Attach
From the official readme · v1.3Description
Grab and Attach
The purpose of Grab and Attach is to automatically upload media into your WordPress Media Library and attach it to live posts or pages.
There are two sides to WP Grab and Attach; the WordPress plugin and the Chrome extension. Please note that this plugin does NOT work without its Chrome extension companion. You can find the Chrome extension here:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wordpress-grab-attach-ext/ejlofnaogeccmpmkmaagimkldmghppee?hl=en&authuser=0
Currently, all that can be uploaded and attached are images from the Chrome browser. That will change in future versions. We also plan to make extensions for other browsers.
The WP Grab and Attach Chrome extension allows the option “WP Grab and Attach” to be added to your Chrome’s right-click (context) menu. Once “WP Grab and Attach for Chrome” is activated, you can right-click on images and select “WP Grab and Attach.” A dialog box will appear, and if your Chrome extension’s setup is correct, you can type in a post (or page) title. Then use your mouse or the Up or Down Arrow keys to highlight your selection and the Enter button to select your post. A success message will appear if everything goes well, and the image will be saved to your WordPress Media Library. But let’s remember the best part, the image is attached to your live post (or page)!
Again, PLEASE NOTE:
This plugin does NOT work without its Chrome extension companion. You can find the Chrome extension here:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wordpress-grab-attach-ext/ejlofnaogeccmpmkmaagimkldmghppee?hl=en&authuser=0
COMING SOON: MORE OPTIONS! Like..
- More media types than just images
- Choosing if media attaches to the top or bottom of the post
- Alignment of media
- Media captions
- Order of titles in Chrome extension’s auto-populate box
- What to search for: post/pages/tags/etc.
Copyright
Kevin Tesar 2023
Installation
After activating Grab and Attach, adding and editing a post or page will create a new meta box in the right-hand sidebar tools. In it, you can set an alternate post title that populates the Chrome extension drop-down.
You can enable and disable the plugin’s functionality from the options page in the WordPress dashboard under Settings.
Changelog
1.3
- 2023-3-7
No changes. Tested for WordPress version 6.1.1
1.2
- 2021-10-16
- Fixed bug of not being able to change the alt title in the post/page edit screen.
1.1
- 2021-1-29
- Initial release
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FAQ
Grab and Attach: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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