# Unattach

> Unattach has 900+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 18 reviews and 132 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Unattach shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Allows detaching images and other media from posts, pages and other content types.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 40,408
- **Downloads (30 days):** 132 (+48.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 18 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tamlyn (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tamlyn/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/unattach/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attachments/) | #16 | 117 |
| [detach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/detach/) | #1 | 1 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | #84 | 748 |
| [unattach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unattach/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| attachments | >100 | 3,695 |
| detach | #67 | 71 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| unattach | #4 | 5 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 91.5%
- 1.0: 8.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Export media with selected content (by DKZR)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-with-selected-content/) | 40K+ | 4.5/5 (93) | Sep 3, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [File Upload Types by WPForms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/file-upload-types/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (20) | Sep 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [Lightbox with PhotoSwipe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lightbox-photoswipe/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (115) | Aug 30, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Unique Headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unique-headers/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (160) | May 10, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Media Deduper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-deduper/) | 9K+ | 3.8/5 (44) | Dec 3, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [Download Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-attachments/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | May 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [Responsive WordPress Slider – HG Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexslider-hg/) | 7K+ | 3.8/5 (12) | Mar 30, 2021 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [GD bbPress Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gd-bbpress-attachments/) | 6K+ | 4.3/5 (26) | Apr 12, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [Attachment Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attachment-importer/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (26) | Sep 25, 2014 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [WP Attachments – Smarter File Management & Download Lists](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-attachments/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (43) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Unattach safe to use in 2026?
Unattach shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Unattach?
Unattach is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 40,408 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 132 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Unattach work with WordPress 7.1?
Unattach is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Unattach last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Unattach?
Unattach is developed and maintained by tamlyn.

### What are the best alternatives to Unattach?
The most popular alternatives to Unattach are Export media with selected… (40K+ installs), File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+ installs) and Lightbox with PhotoSwipe (20K+ installs).


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