Add From Server vs Media File Renamer: Rename for better… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Media File Renamer: Rename for better…
40K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Add From Server has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 239 reviews) and leads in active installations (60K+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Add From Server has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Media File Renamer: Rename for better… has 3.2M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Add From Server | Media File Renamer: Rename for better… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 239 | ► | 435 |
| Active Installs | 60K+ | ◄ | 40K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.3M+ | ► | 3.2M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Age | 18 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.4+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4.5 | 6.2.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Add From Server
Media File Renamer: Rename for better…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Add From Server averaged approximately 42 daily downloads while Media File Renamer: Rename for better… averaged 1,011.
Recent Reviews
Add From Server Reviews
Still working
That “outdated 11 year old plugin that over 100k people still insist on using” (description from Github) still works perfectly fine and I haven’t found a good alternative. I would love to see a ver
What an amazing Plugin
Well, first of all, that plugin is amazing. Saved me for sure from unwanted hassle while importing/updating every day WooCommerce products.Daily about 1500-2000 products adding or updating, with av
Does not import Folder Structure to Media Library
What’s the use of importing files from the server if you can’t import the folder structure they are in for organization? I expected the plugin to import files and auto-create a virtual folder in the l
Media File Renamer: Rename for better… Reviews
Useful plugin that simplifies naming media files
Very useful utility for renaming media files etc.
Good One
This plugin does efficiently and simply exactly what it says it will do.
pretty good plugin
very useful plugin, work perfectly. maybe purchasing later for the pro version
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