# Media Pair

> Media Pair has <10 active installs and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Media Pair works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Media Pair adds art direction to WordPress Media Library images. Upload a desktop image, pair a separate mobile composition once, and the plugin outputs semantic markup across blocks, featured images, and theme image…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 218
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (-27.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Bogdan Bendziukov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/barb0ss/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/media-pair/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [art-direction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/art-direction/) | #3 | 3 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 906 |
| [mobile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile/) | >100 | 246 |
| [picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/picture/) | #78 | 79 |
| [responsive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive/) | >100 | 408 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| art-direction | #14 | 54 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| mobile | >100 | 10,000 |
| picture | >100 | 1,803 |
| responsive | >100 | 9,992 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Responsive Picture Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-picture-block/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 12, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 2 | [Content Art Direction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-art-direction/) | 10+ | — | Jan 20, 2015 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Media Pair safe to use in 2026?
Media Pair works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Media Pair?
Media Pair is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 218 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Media Pair work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Media Pair up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Media Pair need?
Media Pair requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Media Pair last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 19, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Media Pair?
Media Pair is developed and maintained by Bogdan Bendziukov.

### What are the best alternatives to Media Pair?
The most popular alternatives to Media Pair are Responsive Picture Block (40+ installs) and Content Art Direction (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-pair/ · Generated 2026-10-03 18:23 UTC by PageForge