Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Enable Media Replace currently ranks #94 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 600K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 3,020 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 5% versus the month before (3,170/day).
- The latest release, v4.2.2, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (57 days ago) — release #86 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #94 |
| 2026-09-30 | #97 |
| 2026-08-31 | #97 |
| 2026-07-31 | #99 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 600,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 3,473 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,599 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,187 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,158 |
| 2026-06-30 | 41,931 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,603 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9,309 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5,329 |
| 2026-02-28 | 807 |
| 2026-01-31 | 918 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,303 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1,154 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4,152 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2,278 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,266 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,922 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,423 |
| 2025-05-31 | 893 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3,714 |
| 2025-03-31 | 12,541 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,326 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,313 |
| 2024-12-31 | 710 |
| 2024-11-30 | 398 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,442 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,585 |
| 2024-08-31 | 453 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ShortPixel |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.2 |
| Versions released | 86 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2009-06-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Easily replace any attached image/file by simply uploading a new file in the Media Library edit view - a real time saver!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Enable Media Replace?
WordPress.org reports 600K+ active installs.
How popular is Enable Media Replace?
As of October 16, 2026, Enable Media Replace ranks #94 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Enable Media Replace last updated?
Enable Media Replace was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 4.2.2). It has shipped 86 releases in total.
Who makes Enable Media Replace?
Enable Media Replace is developed by ShortPixel. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2009.
