# WP Original Media Path

> WP Original Media Path has 6K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 38 reviews and 1.2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 85/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — WP Original Media Path is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 85/100 on our health check.

**Change the location for the uploads folder for WordPress**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 6K+
- **Total downloads:** 143,465
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,194 (-53.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 38 reviews
- **Health score:** 85/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 2.4.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** RVOLA (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rvola/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-original-media-path/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | #37 | 729 |
| [path](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/path/) | #1 | 5 |
| [subdomain](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subdomain/) | #1 | 11 |
| [upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upload/) | #14 | 218 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| media | #32 | 10,000 |
| path | #1 | 7,166 |
| subdomain | #7 | 676 |
| upload | #98 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 93.8%
- Other: 6.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Safe SVG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safe-svg/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (79) | Sep 22, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filebird/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (1,122) | Aug 22, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Media Cleaner: Clean your WordPress!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Sep 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Default Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/default-featured-image/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Jun 17, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Phoenix Media Rename](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/phoenix-media-rename/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (75) | Sep 11, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Media Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-sync/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (86) | Aug 15, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [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 |
| 10 | [Reveal IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (61) | Aug 15, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Original Media Path safe to use in 2026?
Yes — WP Original Media Path is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 85/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Original Media Path?
WP Original Media Path is active on 6K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 143,465 times since it launched in December 2012. It was downloaded 1,194 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Original Media Path work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP Original Media Path up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 3.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does WP Original Media Path need?
WP Original Media Path requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Original Media Path last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.3, was released on August 17, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes WP Original Media Path?
WP Original Media Path is developed and maintained by RVOLA.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Original Media Path?
The most popular alternatives to WP Original Media Path are Safe SVG (1M+ installs), FileBird (200K+ installs) and Media Cleaner: Clean your W… (90K+ installs).


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