Rename Media Files
Healthy: maintained, last release 15 Sep 2026, 11 releases in 24 months, no unpatched vulnerabilities.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 100 |
| Security | 100 |
| Support | No data |
| Reputation | No data |
Quick answers
- Is Rename Media Files still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 15 Sep 2026, 11 releases in the last 24 months. 15 Sep 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Rename Media Files, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer wpcodefactory since Feb 2023. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Rename Media Files removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Rename Media Files safe?
- 1 known vulnerability, fixed (latest in 2.5.2). Not on the exploited list. 25 May 2023 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Rename Media Files update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 2.7.1. No one-star spike after it. 15 Sep 2026 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
No open risk signals. Signals appear here when we detect an ownership change, closure, vulnerability or decline.
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| Karzin | 19 Jul 2013 to 12 Aug 2022, 114 commits |
|---|---|
| wpcodefactory | 1 Feb 2023 to 15 Sep 2026, 21 commits |
2 committers recorded. No ownership change since 2013.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 50 days ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 11
- Tested up to
- 7.1 current
- Requires PHP
- 7.0 supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 2 |
| Q3 2024 | 2 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 |
| Q1 2025 | 4 |
| Q2 2025 | 1 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 1 |
| Q1 2026 | 1 |
| Q2 2026 | 1 |
| Q3 2026 | 3 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 15 Sep 2026. Tested with WordPress 7.1 (current).
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 4.8.
| 5 star | 36 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 2 |
| 3 star | 1 |
| 2 star | 1 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Security record
1 vulnerability on record, patched (latest fixed in 2.5.2).
Show 1 patched vulnerability
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2023 | File Renaming on Upload <= 2.5.1 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 4.4 | <= 2.5.1 | 2.5.2 | Patched before disclosure |
Changelog mentions of security fixes: 2.6.9 (security); 2.7.0 (security, sanitize); 2.7.1 (security, sanitize).
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Momentum
8,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 22 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 42 |
| 18 May 2026 | 48 |
| 25 May 2026 | 38 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 34 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 26 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 32 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 25 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 31 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 22 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 39 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 69 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 44 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 39 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 44 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 38 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 36 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 48 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 33 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 2,461 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 1,018 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 617 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 453 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 381 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 559 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 462 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 99 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 50% above the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
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Facts
| Version | 2.7.1 |
|---|---|
| Author | WPFactory |
| Added | 19 Jul 2013 |
| Last updated | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Active installs | 8,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3 |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Category | Content Management > Document Management & Downloads |
| Tags | seo, media, rename, renaming, characters |
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Questions
Is Rename Media Files still maintained?
Yes. Last release 15 Sep 2026, 11 releases in the last 24 months.
Who owns Rename Media Files, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer wpcodefactory since Feb 2023.
Was Rename Media Files removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.
Is Rename Media Files safe?
1 known vulnerability, fixed (latest in 2.5.2). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest Rename Media Files update safe to install?
No ownership change before 2.7.1. No one-star spike after it.