by ShortPixel 4.4 (302 reviews)

Enable Media Replace

Name: Enable Media Replace
Rating: 4.4 (302 reviews)
Author: ShortPixel

Easily replace any attached image/file by simply uploading a new file in the Media Library edit view - a real time saver!

Enable Media Replace ranks #98 among WordPress.org plugins with 600,000+ active installations, is #9 of 6,299 in the Media category, a 4.4/5 rating from 302 reviews, and was last updated Aug 20, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v4.2.2 Current Version v4.2.2

Updated 3 weeks ago Last Update on 20 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 11 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#9 of 6,299 in Media Top 1% by installs Downloads -24.8% this week Actively maintained

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600K+

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Downloads

12.6M

+2,953 today

Support Resolved

100%

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Rating

88%

Review 4.4 out of 5

4.4 (302 reviews)

Next Milestone 700K

Total Progress 69.6%

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Reviews & Ratings

4.4

302 reviews

Overall 88%

241 (80%)

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32 (11%)

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100%

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

13 known vulnerabilities on record · 5 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

Jun 8, 2026

Enable Media Replace [enable-media-replace] < 4.2.2

CVE-2026-57722 · Fixed in v4.2.2
Jun 8, 2026

Enable Media Replace [enable-media-replace] < 4.1.9

CVE-2026-5714 · Fixed in v4.1.9
Mar 3, 2026

Enable Media Replace [enable-media-replace] < 4.1.8

CVE-2026-2732 · Fixed in v4.1.8
Oct 10, 2025

Enable Media Replace [enable-media-replace] < 4.1.7

CVE-2025-9496 · Fixed in v4.1.7
Apr 1, 2025

Enable Media Replace [enable-media-replace] < 4.1.6

CVE-2025-31081 · Fixed in v4.1.6
Dec 18, 2023

Enable Media Replace [enable-media-replace] < 4.1.5

CVE-2023-6737 · Fixed in v4.1.5
Oct 16, 2023

Enable Media Replace [enable-media-replace] < 4.1.3

CVE-2023-4643 · Fixed in v4.1.3
Sep 15, 2023

Enable Media Replace [enable-media-replace] < 4.1.3

Fixed in v4.1.3
Sep 14, 2023

Enable Media Replace [enable-media-replace] < 4.1.3

CVE-2023-4643 · Fixed in v4.1.3
Jan 17, 2023

Enable Media Replace [enable-media-replace] < 4.0.2

CVE-2023-0255 · Fixed in v4.0.2

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Plugin Details

Version: 4.2.2
Last Updated: Aug 20, 2026
Requires WP: 4.9.7+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 5.6 or higher
Author: ShortPixel

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.4
Reviews: 302
Support Threads: 7
Resolved: 100%

Keywords

change media remove background replace replace image replace jpg

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TL;DR

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This plugin is for WordPress site owners and administrators managing files in the Media Library. It solves the tedious process of manually deleting and re-uploading files by letting users replace an attached image or file directly from the Media Library edit view.