#MASS RENAME FILES IN WORDPRESS MANUAL#
#MASS RENAME FILES IN WORDPRESS UPGRADE#
#MASS RENAME FILES IN WORDPRESS FREE#

I will add a filetype option of setting in next version.Īnd a rename popup before the file upload if you change setting in future, default value is post_name. So the plugin can help you auto change your upload file. Sometimes we forgot change our file to a available name. This is the most important step on the usage of this plugin, you can't trust any file deletion tools. First, before using this plugin, make sure you have a proper backup of all your files and database. Similar:Ĭlean your Media Library from the media which aren't used in any of your posts, gallery and so on. The plugin will go through all your files and. If you don't know what you are doing, simply do not do it. You cannot trust any plugin or any tool to do this automatically. First, backup all your files and your database. Similar:Ĭlean your Media Library and Uploads directory from the files which are not used. Media Rename will not only rename your media, but also will check all the posts, metas and options on your site and change the links to the current media file, so they continue to be. Similar:Įasily rename (and retitle) your media files with the 'Media Rename' plugin. Greatly improve your SEO: rename your media files with the 'Phoenix Media Rename' plugin. Is has been tested in Windows, Linux, BSD and OSX systems. This plugin works perfectly with WP Retina 2x, WPML and many more.

#MASS RENAME FILES IN WORDPRESS UPGRADE#

If you want to rename the filename directly, you will need to upgrade to the Pro version (). This plugin will then change the filename be the same as the new title. You need to change the title of the media in the standard WordPress Media Library.

This plugin will not allow you to change the filename directly. I will try my best to cover more and more special cases. If references aren't updated properly, please contact me with details about it.

I strongly advise you to backup your database and your uploaded files first. Depending on your plugins, theme or specific settings, the plugin might not find all the references. Before renaming everything automatically, try to rename a few files first and check if all the references to this file are still alright on your website.

#MASS RENAME FILES IN WORDPRESS FREE#

A good way to use the plugin is to actually let it do the renaming automatically (like in the free version) and to do it manually for a few files for fine tuning.īE CAREFUL.

#MASS RENAME FILES IN WORDPRESS MANUAL#

The Pro users are given a few more features like manual renaming and advanced logs (SQL queries). Advanced users can change the way the files are renamed by using the plugin's filter (check the FAQ). There is also a little dashboard called File Renamer in Media that will help you rename all your files at once.

When files are renamed, the references to it are also updated (posts, pages, custom types and their metadata). It automatically renames your media filenames depending on their titles. The Media File Renamer is a WordPress plugin that renames media files nicely for a cleaner system and for a better SEO.

Mass rename files in wordpress