Default Featured Image 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.
Default Featured Image
70K+ active installs
Free
Media File Renamer: Rename for better…
40K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Default Featured Image has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 67 reviews) and leads in active installations (70K+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Default Featured Image has accumulated 541K+ total downloads while Media File Renamer: Rename for better… has 3.2M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Default Featured Image | Media File Renamer: Rename for better… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 67 | ► | 435 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 40K+ |
| Total Downloads | 541K+ | ► | 3.2M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Age | 14 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8.2 | 6.2.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Default Featured Image
Media File Renamer: Rename for better…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Default Featured Image averaged approximately 102 daily downloads while Media File Renamer: Rename for better… averaged 1,011.
Recent Reviews
Default Featured Image Reviews
Awesome plugin, great support.
Loving this plugin. And when I need to fine tune it, a quick browse through the FAQs and Support Threads and I found everything I needed. Great plugin. This topic was modified 12 months ago by
Does what is says on the tin – thanks!
A very handy little plugin that fills an obvious hole in WordPress’s feature list.
Exactly what I need
Hi Jan-Willem,I was looking for a default featured image, ChatGPT suggested your plugin. Exactly what I need. Thanks!Pascal
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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