# WP Media Replace

> WP Media Replace has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Media Replace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Many of the WordPress website users fetches the media image in featured image section or content editor to be displayed at front-end. Now, the big headache is if we want to change an image to some new image then we will…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 2,459
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+8.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 29, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Prakash Rao (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/prakashrao/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-media-replace/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attachment/) | #44 | 87 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 746 |
| [replace media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace-media/) | #3 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| attachment | >100 | 3,679 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| replace media | >100 | 2,523 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Fluent PDF Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluentforms-pdf/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 18, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Attachment Pages Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attachment-pages-redirect/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (47) | Jan 16, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Media Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-media-pages/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (17) | Sep 18, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Download Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-attachments/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | May 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attachments/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (53) | Dec 30, 2025 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Product Attachment for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-product-attachment/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (24) | Sep 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 7 | [DCO Comment Attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dco-comment-attachment/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Oct 2, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Media Search Enhanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-search-enhanced/) | 5K+ | 4.4/5 (28) | Sep 9, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Attachment Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attachment-importer/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (26) | Sep 25, 2014 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [DX Delete Attached Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dx-delete-attached-media/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (28) | Dec 19, 2023 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Media Replace safe to use in 2026?
WP Media Replace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Media Replace?
WP Media Replace is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,459 times since it launched in April 2019. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Media Replace work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Media Replace is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Media Replace need?
WP Media Replace requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Media Replace last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on April 29, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes WP Media Replace?
WP Media Replace is developed and maintained by Prakash Rao.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Media Replace?
The most popular alternatives to WP Media Replace are Fluent PDF Generator (20K+ installs), Attachment Pages Redirect (10K+ installs) and Disable Media Pages (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-media-replace/ · Generated 2026-10-13 23:09 UTC by PageForge