# Media Genie

> Media Genie has <10 active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Media Genie works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Manage media with folders, auto-renamed uploads, custom image sizes, and Retina (2×) support.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 714
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (-65.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 7.0+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** PUJI Design (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pujidesign/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/media-genie/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 815 |
| [image sizes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-sizes/) | #8 | 13 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 731 |
| [rename](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rename/) | #29 | 31 |
| [retina](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/retina/) | #12 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| image sizes | >100 | 7,563 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| rename | >100 | 2,612 |
| retina | #94 | 290 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Imsanity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imsanity/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (292) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Sep 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,002) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [reSmush.it : The original free image compressor and optimizer plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/resmushit-image-optimizer/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (165) | Aug 20, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-widget/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (287) | Apr 20, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Menu Image, Icons made easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-image/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (123) | Jul 20, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Featured Image from URL (FIFU)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-image-from-url/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (264) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [ImageMagick Engine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imagemagick-engine/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (16) | Aug 19, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Image Sizes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-image-sizes/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (91) | Aug 17, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Media Genie safe to use in 2026?
Media Genie works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Media Genie?
Media Genie is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 714 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Media Genie work with WordPress 7.1?
Media Genie is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Media Genie need?
Media Genie requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Media Genie last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on August 20, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Media Genie?
Media Genie is developed and maintained by PUJI Design.

### What are the best alternatives to Media Genie?
The most popular alternatives to Media Genie are Imsanity (200K+ installs), Firelight Lightbox (200K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-genie/ · Generated 2026-09-29 23:14 UTC by PageForge