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Modify Attachments Meta

Allows modification of meta data of attachments, such as date fields, menu order... (soon to add more, I guess).

By Vladimir Vassilev·Attachments·Free
3.3(3 reviews)
·300 active installs·Updated 9 years ago
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As of April 2026, Modify Attachments Meta is a WordPress attachments plugin with 300 active installations and a 3.3/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 7.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Export media with selected content (by….

3.3/53 reviews
300active installs
7.8K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

When embedding a file/image/video/something to a page, or you try to edit them in the Library, you’ll be allowed to make changes on some meta data. Currently timestamp for uploading of the file and menu order are configurable, although they are still not well validated for wrong input.

TODO

  • Metabox like shown here: http://wpsnipp.com/index.php/functions-php/start-date-end-date-metabox-for-events-custom-post-types/;
  • Changing file name of the attachment (without the extension, of course);
  • Control over which user roles can edit these fields;
  • Validation error messages should be displayed;
  • Use anonymous functions, instead of worrying what’ll happen if a function is defined by someone else;
  • If a user types invalid input, they should be warned. Currently nothing happens – atta…
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Ratings & Reviews

3.33 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.8+ requiredTested up to 4.5.33
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

0.2 – 2014.12.25 (Merry Christmas!)

  • Now menu order is editable (thanks to aspacecodyssey);
  • Bulgarian translation was updated;
  • Confirmed WordPress 4.1 compatibility;
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Vladimir VassilevVladimir Vassilev
Plugin Info
Version
0.2
Last Updated
Aug 15, 2016
WP Requires
3.8+
Tested Up To
4.5.33
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
300
Downloads
7.8K+
Added
Jan 5, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

attachmentsmodify datechange meta dataedit uploaded files

Developer

V
Vladimir Vassilev
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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