Media Cloud Sync vs CloudSearch (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, CloudSearch has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Media Cloud Sync leads in active installations (800 vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Media Cloud Sync has accumulated 8.6K+ total downloads while CloudSearch has 8.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Media Cloud Sync | CloudSearch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 8.6K+ | ► | 8.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2016 | |
| Age | 2 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.8 | 3.0.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Media Cloud Sync
►CloudSearch5/5
Total Reviews
12Media Cloud Sync
◄CloudSearch5
Active Installs
800Media Cloud Sync
◄CloudSearch80
Total Downloads
8.6K+Media Cloud Sync
►CloudSearch8.9K+
Support Resolution
100%Media Cloud Sync
CloudSearchN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoMedia Cloud Sync
◄CloudSearch3 years ago
First Released
2024Media Cloud Sync
CloudSearch2016
Age
2 yearsMedia Cloud Sync
CloudSearch10 years
WP Requires
5.2+Media Cloud Sync
CloudSearch4.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Media Cloud Sync
CloudSearchfalse+
Business Model
FreeMedia Cloud Sync
CloudSearchFree
Latest Version
1.3.8Media Cloud Sync
CloudSearch3.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Media Cloud Sync
4.9/5(12 reviews)
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
CloudSearch
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Media Cloud Sync or CloudSearch more popular?
Media Cloud Sync has 800 active installations while CloudSearch has 80. Media Cloud Sync is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Media Cloud Sync or CloudSearch?
Media Cloud Sync has a 4.9/5 rating from 12 reviews, while CloudSearch has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Media Cloud Sync and CloudSearch free?
Media Cloud Sync is free and CloudSearch is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Media Cloud Sync or CloudSearch?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Media Cloud Sync was last updated 6 days ago and CloudSearch was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.