# Media Search

> Media Search has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 179 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Media Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**By default in WordPress admin media library users not has ability to search media items by attached page or post. Now you have it! Just enter assigned page title and click search!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 4,409
- **Downloads (30 days):** 179 (+14% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 10, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Valera Satsura (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/satsura/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/media-library-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,661 |
| [attach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attach/) | #3 | 7 |
| [library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/library/) | #33 | 78 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 747 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 592 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| attach | >100 | 1,421 |
| library | >100 | 10,000 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Media Search safe to use in 2026?
Media Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Media Search?
Media Search is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,409 times since it launched in June 2012. It was downloaded 179 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Media Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Media Search is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Media Search last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on September 10, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Media Search?
Media Search is developed and maintained by Valera Satsura.

### What are the best alternatives to Media Search?
The most popular alternatives to Media Search are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-search/ · Generated 2026-10-14 18:42 UTC by PageForge