WP Attach
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Attach stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| attach | >100 |
| wpattach | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Attach
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
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 .docx .docs .dw .eps .fl .fla .fw .html .id .ps .psd .ppt .pptx .xls .xlsx .slides .sheets
Installation
- Upload
wpattach.zipto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- All done! 🙂
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FAQ
WP Attach: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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