Rename underlying media files from the WordPress media management interface
As of April 2026, Rename Media is a WordPress image plugin with 80 active installations and a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 12K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.9+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Firelight Lightbox.
Enhances the WordPress media library by allowing you to rename the underlying media files. Any change to a media item’s title will result in the media filename also being changed.
See the screenshot for more details of where to rename media files.
Note that all thumbnails will also be renamed. If you are using a caching plugin, such as WP Super Cache, then you will need to clear your cache so that any references are updated. This plugin does not update existing direct links to files (links inside a WordPress gallery will change).
| WordPress | 2.9+ requiredTested up to 4.1.42 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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