Phoenix Media Rename vs Permissions & Security Audit (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Permissions & Security Audit
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50 active installs
Free
Updated 5 years ago
View Permissions & Security Audit Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Phoenix Media Rename has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 75 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Phoenix Media Rename has accumulated 1.5M+ total downloads while Permissions & Security Audit has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Phoenix Media Rename | Permissions & Security Audit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 75 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 1.5M+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2020 | |
| Age | 10 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.0+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.13.1 | 1.2 |
Rating
4.7/5Phoenix Media Rename
◄Permissions & Security Audit2/5
Total Reviews
75Phoenix Media Rename
◄Permissions & Security Audit1
Active Installs
50K+Phoenix Media Rename
◄Permissions & Security Audit50
Total Downloads
1.5M+Phoenix Media Rename
◄Permissions & Security Audit2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/APhoenix Media Rename
Permissions & Security AuditN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoPhoenix Media Rename
◄Permissions & Security Audit5 years ago
First Released
2016Phoenix Media Rename
Permissions & Security Audit2020
Age
10 yearsPhoenix Media Rename
Permissions & Security Audit6 years
WP Requires
5.0+Phoenix Media Rename
Permissions & Security Audit5.2+
PHP Requires
8.0+Phoenix Media Rename
Permissions & Security Audit5.4+
Business Model
FreePhoenix Media Rename
Permissions & Security AuditFree
Latest Version
3.13.1Phoenix Media Rename
Permissions & Security Audit1.2
Rating Breakdown
Phoenix Media Rename
4.7/5(75 reviews)
5
88%
4
3%
3
3%
2
3%
1
4%
Permissions & Security Audit
2/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
100%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Phoenix Media Rename Reviews
by tibbie
Lovely Piece of Software!
Enjoyed using it, fast and easy to use…and did the job needed.
by tomstr
Wooks great
Easy to use, does the job!
by Christian Strasser
Does exactly what it says
Easy rename of already uploaded images – perfect.
Permissions & Security Audit Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phoenix Media Rename or Permissions & Security Audit more popular?
Phoenix Media Rename has 50K+ active installations while Permissions & Security Audit has 50. Phoenix Media Rename is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Phoenix Media Rename or Permissions & Security Audit?
Phoenix Media Rename has a 4.7/5 rating from 75 reviews, while Permissions & Security Audit has a 2/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Phoenix Media Rename and Permissions & Security Audit free?
Phoenix Media Rename is free and Permissions & Security Audit is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Phoenix Media Rename or Permissions & Security Audit?
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?
Phoenix Media Rename was last updated 6 months ago and Permissions & Security Audit was last updated 5 years ago.
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