Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Media Library Assistant currently ranks #607 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #606, first reached on Sep 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 70K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,404 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 4% versus the month before (1,459/day).
- The latest release, v3.42, shipped on Sep 27, 2026 (21 days ago) — release #128 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #607 |
| 2026-09-30 | #606 |
| 2026-08-31 | #613 |
| 2026-07-31 | #625 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 70,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 298 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 718 |
| 2026-07-31 | 404 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | David Lingren |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.42 |
| Versions released | 128 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-27 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Enhances the Media Library; powerful gallery and list shortcodes, full taxonomy support, IPTC/EXIF/XMP/PDF processing, bulk/quick edit.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Media Library Assistant?
WordPress.org reports 70K+ active installs.
How popular is Media Library Assistant?
As of October 18, 2026, Media Library Assistant ranks #607 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #606.
When was Media Library Assistant last updated?
Media Library Assistant was last updated on September 27, 2026 (version 3.42). It has shipped 128 releases in total.
Who makes Media Library Assistant?
Media Library Assistant is developed by David Lingren. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
