Media File Renamer: Rename for better… vs Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… (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
Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 12 reviews) while Media File Renamer: Rename for better… leads in active installations (40K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Media File Renamer: Rename for better… has accumulated 3.2M+ total downloads while Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… has 29K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Media File Renamer: Rename for better… | Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 435 | ◄ | 12 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.2M+ | ◄ | 29K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2023 | |
| Age | 15 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 6.2.3 | 2.1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Media File Renamer: Rename for better…
Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Media File Renamer: Rename for better… averaged approximately 1,011 daily downloads while Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… averaged 25.
Recent Reviews
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
Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… Reviews
Time saver!
Media Library Tools has made managing four sites with media libraries almost 20 years old much easier, saving me time and making our libraries more manageable, searchable, and useable by staff ad volu
Excellent for WooCommerce images
I use it as a fast, easy plugin to rename and add alt text to my Printful items in my WooCommerce site.
useless without pro
sad, but again a useless plugin without buying the pro Version This topic was modified 1 year, 2 months ago by fuu0.
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