# The Media Widget

> The Media Widget has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** The Media Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Display media in text widget easily, youtube video, vimeo video, instagram image, easy to use just paste link! fully responsive and custom height.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 4,719
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+19.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alobaidi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alobaidi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-media-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 729 |
| [media widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-widget/) | #1 | 3 |
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | >100 | 575 |
| [video widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-widget/) | #4 | 9 |
| [videos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/videos/) | #25 | 74 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| media widget | >100 | 3,502 |
| video | >100 | 7,449 |
| video widget | >100 | 2,934 |
| videos | >100 | 7,448 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Safe SVG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safe-svg/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (79) | Sep 22, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filebird/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (1,122) | Aug 22, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Media Cleaner: Clean your WordPress!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Sep 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Default Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/default-featured-image/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Jun 17, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Phoenix Media Rename](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/phoenix-media-rename/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (75) | Sep 11, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Media Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-sync/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (86) | Aug 15, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Media File Renamer: Rename for better SEO (AI-Powered)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-file-renamer/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (447) | Sep 26, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [Reveal IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (61) | Aug 15, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is The Media Widget safe to use in 2026?
The Media Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Media Widget?
The Media Widget is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,719 times since it launched in October 2015. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Media Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
The Media Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was The Media Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 20, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes The Media Widget?
The Media Widget is developed and maintained by Alobaidi.

### What are the best alternatives to The Media Widget?
The most popular alternatives to The Media Widget are Safe SVG (1M+ installs), FileBird (200K+ installs) and Media Cleaner: Clean your W… (90K+ installs).


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