Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer
Enhances media library thumbnails by making them larger and replacing the bundled icons with scalable SVG versions.
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- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Media Library Thumbnail Enh… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| column | >100 |
| media library | >100 |
| thumbnail | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer
From the official readme · v1.3Description
Makes media library thumbnails match the WordPress thumbnail size or allows you to choose a new size in Settings: Media (or hard code a custom size named ‘mte_thumbnail’).
Also replaces the default “Crystal” file type icons with smoothly scaling SVG icons that better match the WordPress 3.8+ design.
Installation
- Upload the
pluginfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory or install via the Add New Plugin menu - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Optional: Enter a media library thumbnail size under Settings: Media
- Optional: Define a custom size called ‘mte_thumbnail’ in functions.php
Changelog
1.3
- Add option to enalarge thumbnails in media library modal (pop-up)
1.2.4
- Fix issue with misaligned icons in the insert media modal
1.2.3
- Revise name to better reflect additional features
- Add banner
1.2.2
- Readme fixes
1.2.1
Fix intitial run bug where mte_thumbnail_ud was being incorrectly defined
1.2
- Add size options to Settings: Media
- FAQ revisions
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FAQ
Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer free?
Yes. Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer safe to use in 2026?
Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer?
Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,035 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.
Does Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer work with WordPress 7.1?
Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on March 27, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer?
Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer is developed and maintained by Nick Ciske.
What are the best alternatives to Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer?
The most popular alternatives to Media Library Thumbnail Enhancer are Make Column Clickable for E… (100K+ installs), Column Shortcodes (60K+ installs) and Equal Height Columns (10K+ installs).
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