Media Genie
Manage media with folders, auto-renamed uploads, custom image sizes, and Retina (2×) support.
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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Media Genie stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| image | >100 |
| image sizes | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| rename | >100 |
| retina | #95 |
About Media Genie
From the official readme · v1.0.6Description
Media Genie Support streamlines your media workflow:
- Auto-rename uploaded images for better organization and SEO.
- Choose which image sizes to generate — save storage and avoid clutter.
- Retina (2×) image support for high-resolution displays.
- Folder management: create folders, assign media, filter by folder.
- Drag & drop: drag media onto folders to organize them, or drop one file onto another to merge them.
- Default folder per post: automatically organize media for posts.
- Folder color labels: quickly identify and differentiate folders.
Lightweight, fast, and fully integrated into the WordPress media library.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/media-genie/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to Tool > Media Genie to configure plugin options.
Changelog
1.0.6
- Folder tree drag & drop rework in the media library and media panel: folders can now be dragged out of a parent folder back to the root, moved between levels, and reordered within the same level.
- Dropping a folder on another folder’s heading nests it inside; dropping near the top or bottom edge reorders it among its siblings.
- Prevented dragging a folder into itself or its own descendants.
- Public and private folder trees are now isolated from each other — folders cannot be dropped across types, validated on both the front end and the server side.
- Server-side sort handling now rejects folders that do not belong to the requested folder type.
- Drag & drop merge: drop a media file onto another media file to merge them; the source file is permanently deleted and folder/media counts are updated accordingly.
- Restored drag & drop of media files onto folders in the media library and media panel to reassign their folder.
- Bulk-selected media can now be dragged onto a folder together; previously only the first selected file was moved.
- Folder sidebar now appears in the Gallery block media modal on WordPress 7 (MediaFrame.Post).
- Media and folder counts now refresh correctly after moving or merging files.
1.0.5
- Advanced settings: optional WebP conversion, quality, and max image width.
- Convert on upload, single regenerate, and batch regenerate; update MIME after conversion.
- Safer file replace: verify new files before deleting old ones.
1.0.4
ReGenerate Single File
1.0.3
Fix file upload display issues
1.0.1
- Added folder management for media files.
- Set default folder for posts.
- Folder color labeling.
- Maintains auto-rename, selective image sizes, and Retina support.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Auto-rename uploaded image files.
- Selectively generate image sizes.
- Retina (2×) image support.
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FAQ
Media Genie: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
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 58 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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