Title: WP Media Overwrite Author: Ironikus Published: December 25, 2020 Last modified: December 25, 2020 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/wp-media-overwrite/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=2446022) This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://ps.w.org/wp-media-overwrite/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=2446022) # WP Media Overwrite By [Ironikus](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ironikus/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wp-media-overwrite.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-media-overwrite/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-media-overwrite/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-media-overwrite/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-media-overwrite/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-overwrite/) ## Description WordPress does not overwrite files that have the same name. Instead, it appends a number or random value at the end of it to make it unique: _filename.png will be turned to filename-1.png_ If you do not want that, this plugin is for you. Instead of adding it as a separate file, it will replace the file if it is within the **same folder**. Here’s a list of all the available features: #### Features * Overwrite files that have the same name within the same folder * Compatible with Windows Azure integration and other plugins * Custom setting to automatically copy the data from the old file (Title, Caption, Alt text, description, metadata) **PLEASE NOTE: After a file is replaced, the old file is still visible within the media window. Once you refresh, it is gone.** ## Screenshots * [[ ## Installation 1. Go to `Plugins` in the Admin menu 2. Click on the button `Add new` 3. Search for `WP Media Overwrite` and click ‘Install Now’ or click on the `upload` link to upload `wp-media-overwrite.zip` 4. Click on `Activate plugin` ## FAQ ### Does the plugin, by default, copy the old file data? No. You need to activate the setting within your WordPress dashboard -> Media -> WP Media Overwrite ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1447d63d58562dbd0e76b2c9c3e9325a5a6fd63808b933b24dd759e5482dc663? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-12587/)󠁿 [Zeshan Ahmed](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zeshanshani/) December 28, 2020 This simple plugin helped me overwriting existing images without having to duplicate them. Thanks! [ Read all 0 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-overwrite/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “WP Media Overwrite” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Ironikus ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ironikus/) [Translate “WP Media Overwrite” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wp-media-overwrite) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-media-overwrite/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wp-media-overwrite/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wp-media-overwrite/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wp-media-overwrite/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0: December 23, 2020 * Birthday of WP Media Overwrite ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **5 years ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 4.7 or higher ** * Tested up to **5.6.17** * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-media-overwrite/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-overwrite/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-overwrite/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-overwrite/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-overwrite/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-overwrite/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-overwrite/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-overwrite/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Ironikus ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ironikus/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-overwrite/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://paypal.me/ironikus)