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
- Go to
Pluginsin the Admin menu - Click on the button
Add new - Search for
WP Media Overwriteand click ‘Install Now’ or click on theuploadlink to uploadwp-media-overwrite.zip - Click on
Activate plugin
FAQ
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Does the plugin, by default, copy the old file data?
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No. You need to activate the setting within your WordPress dashboard -> Media -> WP Media Overwrite
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Contributors & Developers
“WP Media Overwrite” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.0.0: December 23, 2020
- Birthday of WP Media Overwrite