MD5 Media Renamer
Sanitize and rename automatically media files during upload using PHP time() as prefix and the file name encrypted in MD5() as suffix.
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MD5 Media Renamer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where MD5 Media Renamer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| filename | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| rename | >100 |
| sanitize | >100 |
| upload | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About MD5 Media Renamer
From the official readme · v1.5Description
MD5 Media Renamer will automatically rename and convert to lower case your media file during the upload process using PHP time() stamp as prefix and the file name encrypted in MD5() as suffix in order to keep your upload folder clean and organized. More information can be found at : WP Rename file during upload.
** Supported files Image extension **
- .jpg
- .jpeg
- .png
- .gif
** Supported files Document extension **
- .doc
- .docx
- .ppt
- .pptx
- .pps
- .ppsx
- .odt
- .xls
- .xlsx
** Supported files Audio extension **
- .mp3
- .m4a
- .ogg
- .wav
** Supported files Video extension **
- .mp4
- .m4v
- .mov
- .wmv
- .avi
- .mpg
- .ogv
- .3gp
- .3g2
Installation
- Install plugin and activate it on the Plugins page.
- Now your media MD5 Media Renamer will be automatically rename all your media file during upload process.
Changelog
1.0
- Initial release
1.1
- Check for WP context
- Update file header
1.2
- Added Welcome notice
- Fixed trigger bug upon activation
1.3
- Control if functions exist to avoid duplicate callback
1.4
- Remove ununsed sub-folder to avoid the confusion
1.5
- Fixed bug on function callback
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FAQ
MD5 Media Renamer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is MD5 Media Renamer free?
Yes. MD5 Media Renamer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MD5 Media Renamer safe to use in 2026?
MD5 Media Renamer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MD5 Media Renamer?
MD5 Media Renamer is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,187 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 107 times in the last 30 days.
Does MD5 Media Renamer work with WordPress 7.1?
MD5 Media Renamer is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was MD5 Media Renamer last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on August 23, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes MD5 Media Renamer?
MD5 Media Renamer is developed and maintained by neoslab.
What are the best alternatives to MD5 Media Renamer?
The most popular alternatives to MD5 Media Renamer are Filenames to latin (9K+ installs), rus to lat advanced (7K+ installs) and Clean Filenames (3K+ installs).
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