Export Media Library vs Media Library File Download (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Media Library File Download
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Export Media Library has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 48 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Export Media Library has accumulated 487K+ total downloads while Media Library File Download has 21K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Export Media Library | Media Library File Download | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 48 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 487K+ | ◄ | 21K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2020 | |
| Age | 8 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7.10+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0.2 | 1.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Export Media Library
Media Library File Download
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Export Media Library averaged approximately 65 daily downloads while Media Library File Download averaged 5.
Recent Reviews
Export Media Library Reviews
Thank you!
This plugin was great. Unable to download all of my images from the WordPress instalation, I was downloading all of it within minutes thanks to this plugin. Great!!
Superb
Simply Superb! This topic was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by digitb.
Works great.
Thank you.
Media Library File Download Reviews
Exactly what I was looking for
Exactly what I was looking for. The ability to download images from the media library with a simple download button. Worked as expected
Worked like a charm
Allows both downloading of individual media library items or the whole media library as a ZIP file. Simple plugin that works.
carrément génial
Hyper pratique quand on cherche à récupérer les médias en masse de façon rapide! très facile d’utilisation, bravo aux concepteurs!
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