Media File Renamer: Rename for better… vs Iptanus File Upload (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
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Media File Renamer: Rename for better… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 435 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Media File Renamer: Rename for better… has accumulated 3.2M+ total downloads while Iptanus File Upload has 1.4M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Media File Renamer: Rename for better… | Iptanus File Upload | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 435 | ◄ | 118 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.2M+ | ◄ | 1.4M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 50% | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Age | 15 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 6.2.3 | 5.1.7 |
Rating Breakdown
Media File Renamer: Rename for better…
Iptanus File Upload
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Media File Renamer: Rename for better… averaged approximately 1,011 daily downloads while Iptanus File Upload averaged 75.
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
Iptanus File Upload Reviews
top love it
so simple and works good
Anyone at home?
I was thinking of buying the Pro version, but there are a few things that need to be clarified first.I’ve sent an email to [email protected] – no reply. I sent an enquiry via the contact form – no repl
Doesnt work – rejects all files, only solution is to upgrade to Premium
I was looking for a simple plugin for users to upload a singular jpeg or PDF to my website. This plugin rejects every file that is uploaded. I tried uploading several different types (jpeg, PDF and .d
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