Display PHP Version vs Media Sync
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Media Sync leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #769, ahead of Display PHP Version at #992. Over the last 7 days Media Sync climbed 2 places and Display PHP Version slipped 2 places. Media Sync has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 50K+ active installs against 30K+ for Display PHP Version. Downloads this week: Media Sync 2,977 and Display PHP Version 156. Ratings: Display PHP Version 4.9★ from 35 and Media Sync 4.7★ from 86 reviews.
| Metric | Display PHP Version | Media Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #992 ▼ 2 | #769 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 156 | 2,977 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (35) | 4.7★ (86) |
| Last updated | May 16, 2023 | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8 | 1.5.3 |
| Best rank on record | #976 | #768 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2011 | Apr 2018 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Display PHP Version or Media Sync?
By active installs, Media Sync: 50K+ sites run it against 30K+ for Display PHP Version, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 12, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Display PHP Version or Media Sync?
Media Sync, at #769 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Display PHP Version at #992. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Display PHP Version or Media Sync alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.