# WP Media Metadata Fix

> WP Media Metadata Fix has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Media Metadata Fix shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**WP Media Metadata Fix fixes the metadata of the image. This plugins looks for _wp_attached_file, and _wp_attachment_metadata meta keys for each attachment and fixes the meta values by regenerating or updating the meta…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 1,583
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+44.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 27, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Malik Naik (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/maliknaik16/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-media-metadata-fix/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [file](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/file/) | #30 | 66 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 735 |
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | #93 | 234 |
| [metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metadata/) | #50 | 129 |
| [missing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/missing/) | #4 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| file | >100 | 10,000 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| meta | >100 | 9,732 |
| metadata | >100 | 6,175 |
| missing | >100 | 9,266 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Theme Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-editor/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (128) | Mar 19, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 2 | [Phoenix Media Rename](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/phoenix-media-rename/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (75) | Sep 11, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [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 |
| 4 | [What The File](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-the-file/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (882) | Feb 19, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 5 | [Download Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-attachments/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | May 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [FileBird Document Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filebird-document-library/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Aug 23, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [WP Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-attachments/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (42) | Aug 31, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [WP-DownloadManager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-downloadmanager/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (37) | Oct 2, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Store file uploads for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/store-file-uploads-for-contact-form-7/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | May 22, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Post Type Attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-pdf-attachment/) | 700+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 31, 2024 | 37/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Media Metadata Fix safe to use in 2026?
WP Media Metadata Fix shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Media Metadata Fix?
WP Media Metadata Fix is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,583 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Media Metadata Fix work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Media Metadata Fix is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Media Metadata Fix need?
WP Media Metadata Fix requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Media Metadata Fix last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 27, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes WP Media Metadata Fix?
WP Media Metadata Fix is developed and maintained by Malik Naik.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Media Metadata Fix?
The most popular alternatives to WP Media Metadata Fix are Theme Editor (50K+ installs), Phoenix Media Rename (50K+ installs) and Media File Renamer: Rename… (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-media-metadata-fix/ · Generated 2026-10-02 21:02 UTC by PageForge