# WP Attach

> WP Attach has 10+ active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Attach shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**WP Attach allows you to attach files to posts or pages as an information box by using the shortcode [wpattach link=”LINK_TO_YOUR_FILE”]. Filetypes supported includes: .jpg .png .mp3 .mp4 .pdf .ae .ai .avi .css .doc…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,751
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (+9.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 12, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Gabriel Lee (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gabrielchihonglee/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-attach/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [attach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attach/) | #6 | 7 |
| [wpattach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpattach/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| attach | >100 | 1,421 |
| wpattach | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [File Un-Attach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/file-un-attach/) | 300+ | 4.4/5 (12) | Aug 13, 2015 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [Agreement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/agreement/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Dec 10, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Media Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-search/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 10, 2012 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [See attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/see-attachments/) | 10+ | — | Jan 10, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [CIT Media Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cit-media-sync/) | 10+ | 2.7/5 (3) | Jan 6, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Grab and Attach](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/grab-and-attach/) | <10 | — | Mar 7, 2023 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Attach safe to use in 2026?
WP Attach shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Attach?
WP Attach is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,751 times since it launched in June 2017. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Attach work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Attach is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Attach last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on June 12, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes WP Attach?
WP Attach is developed and maintained by Gabriel Lee.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Attach?
The most popular alternatives to WP Attach are File Un-Attach (300+ installs), Agreement (100+ installs) and Media Search (30+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-attach/ · Generated 2026-10-14 15:59 UTC by PageForge