Media Sync vs Tumblr Importer
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 Tumblr Importer at #1,981. Over the last 7 days Media Sync climbed 2 places and Tumblr Importer slipped 1 place. Media Sync has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 50K+ active installs against 10K+ for Tumblr Importer. Downloads this week: Media Sync 2,977 and Tumblr Importer 554. Ratings: Media Sync 4.7★ from 86 and Tumblr Importer 4★ from 48 reviews.
| Metric | Media Sync | Tumblr Importer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #769 ▲ 2 | #1,981 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 50K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 2,977 | 554 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (86) | 4★ (48) |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.3 | 1.3 |
| Best rank on record | #768 | #1,943 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | Jul 2011 |
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, Media Sync or Tumblr Importer?
By active installs, Media Sync: 50K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Tumblr Importer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 12, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Media Sync or Tumblr Importer?
Media Sync, at #769 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Tumblr Importer at #1,981. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Media Sync or Tumblr Importer 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.