Modify Attachments Meta
Allows modification of meta data of attachments, such as date fields, menu order... (soon to add more, I guess).
3.3(3 reviews)
·300 active installs·Updated 9 years agoAs 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
| WordPress | 3.8+ requiredTested up to 4.5.33 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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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;
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