Media Cloud Sync vs DigitalOcean Spaces Sync (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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DigitalOcean Spaces Sync
3.9(13)
600 active installs
Free
Updated 6 years ago
View DigitalOcean Spaces Sync Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Media Cloud Sync has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 12 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Media Cloud Sync has accumulated 8.6K+ total downloads while DigitalOcean Spaces Sync has 26K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Media Cloud Sync | DigitalOcean Spaces Sync | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ► | 13 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 600 |
| Total Downloads | 8.6K+ | ► | 26K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2017 | |
| Age | 2 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.8 | 2.2.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Media Cloud Sync
◄DigitalOcean Spaces Sync3.9/5
Total Reviews
12Media Cloud Sync
►DigitalOcean Spaces Sync13
Active Installs
800Media Cloud Sync
◄DigitalOcean Spaces Sync600
Total Downloads
8.6K+Media Cloud Sync
►DigitalOcean Spaces Sync26K+
Support Resolution
100%Media Cloud Sync
DigitalOcean Spaces SyncN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoMedia Cloud Sync
◄DigitalOcean Spaces Sync6 years ago
First Released
2024Media Cloud Sync
DigitalOcean Spaces Sync2017
Age
2 yearsMedia Cloud Sync
DigitalOcean Spaces Sync9 years
WP Requires
5.2+Media Cloud Sync
DigitalOcean Spaces Sync4.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Media Cloud Sync
DigitalOcean Spaces Syncfalse+
Business Model
FreeMedia Cloud Sync
DigitalOcean Spaces SyncFree
Latest Version
1.3.8Media Cloud Sync
DigitalOcean Spaces Sync2.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Media Cloud Sync
4.9/5(12 reviews)
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
DigitalOcean Spaces Sync
3.9/5(13 reviews)
5
69%
4
0%
3
8%
2
0%
1
23%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Media Cloud Sync or DigitalOcean Spaces Sync more popular?
Media Cloud Sync has 800 active installations while DigitalOcean Spaces Sync has 600. Media Cloud Sync is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Media Cloud Sync or DigitalOcean Spaces Sync?
Media Cloud Sync has a 4.9/5 rating from 12 reviews, while DigitalOcean Spaces Sync has a 3.9/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Media Cloud Sync and DigitalOcean Spaces Sync free?
Media Cloud Sync is free and DigitalOcean Spaces Sync is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Media Cloud Sync or DigitalOcean Spaces Sync?
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 DigitalOcean Spaces Sync was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.