Enable Media Replace — WordPress Image Optimization Plugin
by ShortPixel · WordPress.org page · Website
Enable Media Replace has 600,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 14,138,188 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Enable Media Replace at a glance
Is Enable Media Replace well maintained?
Enable Media Replace reviews and ratings
302 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where Enable Media Replace ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Enable Media Replace appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Image Optimization Plugins | #25 in search, not tagged | #51 | – |
| Best CDN Plugins | #33 in search, not tagged | #61 | – |
| Best Ecommerce Plugins | #47 in search, not tagged | #85 | – |
| Best White Label Plugins | #55 in search, not tagged | #94 | – |
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Details
Easily replace any attached image/file by simply uploading a new file in the Media Library edit view - a real time saver!
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- change media
- remove background
- replace
- replace image
- replace jpg
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- Version
- 4.2.2
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- First published
- Jun 1, 2009
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Enable Media Replace FAQ
How many active installs does Enable Media Replace have?
WordPress.org reports 600,000+ active installs for Enable Media Replace as of September 7, 2026.
Is Enable Media Replace still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does Enable Media Replace have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 7 of 7 recent support threads for Enable Media Replace are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Enable Media Replace free?
Enable Media Replace is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Enable Media Replace rank among Image Optimization Plugins?
Enable Media Replace is #51 in the WordPress.org Image Optimization Plugins ranking.