Medialist vs Library Viewer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Medialist has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Medialist has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while Library Viewer has 13K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Medialist | Library Viewer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 13 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ► | 13K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Age | 7 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 3.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 3.2.0 |
Rating
5/5Medialist
Library Viewer5/5
Total Reviews
6Medialist
►Library Viewer13
Active Installs
900Medialist
◄Library Viewer400
Total Downloads
10K+Medialist
►Library Viewer13K+
Support Resolution
0%Medialist
Library ViewerN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoMedialist
►Library Viewer2 months ago
First Released
2019Medialist
Library Viewer2019
Age
7 yearsMedialist
Library Viewer7 years
WP Requires
4.2+Medialist
Library Viewer3.0.0+
PHP Requires
5.4+Medialist
Library Viewer7.0+
Business Model
FreeMedialist
Library ViewerFree
Latest Version
1.5.0Medialist
Library Viewer3.2.0
Rating Breakdown
Medialist
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Library Viewer
5/5(13 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Medialist or Library Viewer more popular?
Medialist has 900 active installations while Library Viewer has 400. Medialist is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Medialist or Library Viewer?
Medialist has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Library Viewer has a 5/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Medialist and Library Viewer free?
Medialist is free and Library Viewer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Medialist or Library Viewer?
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?
Medialist was last updated 11 months ago and Library Viewer was last updated 2 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.