Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Smart Media Replacement currently ranks #25349 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #25120, first reached on Oct 26, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 10+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 20+ today — it crossed the 20+ mark around September 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 3% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.3.0, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (83 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #25349 |
| 2026-09-30 | #27855 |
| 2026-08-30 | #32556 |
| 2026-07-30 | #29127 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
| 2026-08-30 | 10 |
| 2026-07-30 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-29 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Troy Chaplin |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.0 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2025-11-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 7.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Replace media files in place with revision history. Audit your library to find unused files and missing alt text.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Smart Media Replacement?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Smart Media Replacement?
As of October 28, 2026, Smart Media Replacement ranks #25349 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #25120.
When was Smart Media Replacement last updated?
Smart Media Replacement was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 1.3.0). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Smart Media Replacement?
Smart Media Replacement is developed by Troy Chaplin. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2025.
