# Duplicate Media Guard

> Duplicate Media Guard has <10 active installs and 179 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Duplicate Media Guard is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Prevent duplicate media uploads in WordPress by checking existing files with or without file extensions before adding them to the Media Library.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 179
- **Downloads (30 days):** 179 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rashed Uzzaman (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jsrasheduzzaman/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/webfydev-duplicate-media-guard/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [duplicate media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/duplicate-media/) | #3 | 3 |
| [duplicate upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/duplicate-upload/) | #1 | 1 |
| [file upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/file-upload/) | #35 | 63 |
| [media library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-library/) | >100 | 362 |
| [media upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-upload/) | #10 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| duplicate media | >100 | 2,203 |
| duplicate upload | >100 | 5,893 |
| file upload | >100 | 10,000 |
| media library | >100 | 5,505 |
| media upload | >100 | 9,202 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Gogasys Media Cleaner: Clean Unused Media, Duplicate Files & Database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gogasys-unused-media-cleaner/) | 10+ | — | Jun 24, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [TekMedia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tekmedia/) | <10 | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Duplicate Media Guard safe to use in 2026?
Duplicate Media Guard is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Duplicate Media Guard?
Duplicate Media Guard is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 179 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 179 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Duplicate Media Guard work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Duplicate Media Guard up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Duplicate Media Guard need?
Duplicate Media Guard requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Duplicate Media Guard last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 27, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Duplicate Media Guard?
Duplicate Media Guard is developed and maintained by Rashed Uzzaman.

### What are the best alternatives to Duplicate Media Guard?
The most popular alternatives to Duplicate Media Guard are Gogasys Media Cleaner: Clea… (10+ installs) and TekMedia (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webfydev-duplicate-media-guard/ · Generated 2026-10-09 22:09 UTC by PageForge