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Media File Renamer Pro changelog

Release notes for every version we have on record, newest first.

Latest 6.3.6 · 3 Nov 2026 40 versions Since Jun 2024

2026 19 versions

6.3.6 Latest 3 Nov 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Keep the correct file path in the metadata when moving a file from or to the uploads root.
6.3.5 30 Oct 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Translated images kept the old file names of their sizes after a rename with WPML.
6.3.4 26 Oct 2026 2 new2 improved5 fixed
New
  • Tutorial buttons on the Dashboard and Settings that open the tutorial on meowapps.com.
  • Meow Apps dashboard with Health, Errors and About tabs.
Improved
  • Every Renamer page now shares the same header row, with the page links, Tutorial, the Settings wrench and the version line.
  • Settings now show page builder parsers that are missing as "Not installed".
Fixed
  • WebP and AVIF copies are kept next to the renamed image instead of being moved out of the uploads folder.
  • The "All" filter in the Dashboard now lists both locked and unlocked media.
  • Locked media is no longer included in the counts of the other states.
  • Rename proposals typed in a row stay in place unless that row's own file changes.
  • PHP 8.5 deprecation notice in the REST API.
6.3.3 3 Oct 2026 1 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • New "Sync With Auto Method" option in the Dashboard's Sync Fields, which updates the metadata using the automatic rename method without renaming the file.
Improved
  • The On Post Save behavior is now part of the regular Renaming Methods, with its own settings.
Fixed
  • Cached post IDs were removed to avoid renaming with an outdated attached post title.
6.3.2 26 Sep 2026 1 improved2 fixed
Improved
  • The license screen now shows the actual reason a license check failed instead of a generic error.
Fixed
  • License checks no longer hang the admin for minutes when the license server cannot be reached.
  • WPML translated media is now renamed instead of the parent media.
6.3.1 14 Sep 2026 2 new2 improved3 changed
New
  • "Allow Empty Values" advanced option so metadata can be manually cleared from the Dashboard.
  • "Empty Only" option in the manual Sync Fields modal to skip fields that already have values.
Improved
  • Merged "AI Sync" and "Filename Sync" into a single reworked "Sync Fields" modal.
  • Reworked the on-upload process to no longer rely on filters, avoiding renaming loops.
Changed
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6.3.0 17 Aug 2026 1 new3 improved1 fixed
New
  • Option to include the attached post's content in AI prompt generation.
Improved
  • Meow Apps dashboard now uses the new board layout with a plugins overview and optional AI site analysis.
  • AI Vision proposed filenames can be edited while keeping the method set to Vision.
  • Widened the 'Attached To' column.
Fixed
  • The renamer field now updates correctly in the media library modal.
6.2.9 30 Jul 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Trailing extensions are now correctly stripped when generating filenames.
6.2.8 30 Jun 2026 2 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Moved the AI Suggest buttons inside the fields in the Edit Media modal.
  • Changed the Auto and Edit buttons back to normal case and made the Auto label translatable.
Fixed
  • Hotfix — Fixed a path traversal issue in the Move and Create Folder operations, keeping all file actions inside the uploads directory.
6.2.7 28 Jun 2026 3 new1 fixed3 changed
New
  • "Run Later" option for delayed processing of upload renaming.
  • "Ignore This Time" option on the media upload screen to skip the "On Upload" method for the current batch.
  • Vision error messages now displayed in the UI for easier debugging.
Fixed
  • Undefined variable warning.
Changed
  • 🎵 Discuss with others about Media File Renamer on the Discord.
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6.2.6 30 May 2026 1 new1 improved
New
  • Post type filter for media attached to specific parent post types.
Improved
  • Merged the Renamer and Metadata fields into a single component, making editing available outside the Dashboard.
6.2.5 25 Apr 2026 1 new1 improved3 changed
New
  • SEO keyword support from SEO Engine for AI prompt generation.
Improved
  • New UI/UX design for better user experience.
Changed
  • 🎵 Discuss with others about Media File Renamer on the Discord.
  • 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
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6.2.4 15 Apr 2026 2 new1 improved
New
  • New CLI command to list all pending renames.
  • New CLI command to set the rename method directly.
Improved
  • CLI rename_all command now supports a "dry-run" mode so you can preview changes.
6.2.3 9 Mar 2026 1 new3 fixed
New
  • New filters to let you modify original and new image URLs during DB updates.
Fixed
  • Corrected the PDF renaming/moving process and ensured size metadata is fully updated after changes.
  • Resolved file renaming and moving issues for alternative extensions such as PDF thumbnails.
  • Improved the Move interface display, corrected root uploads handling in the move hierarchy.
6.2.2 25 Feb 2026 1 new
New
  • New WP-CLI commands (for metadata).
6.2.1 16 Feb 2026 2 improved2 fixed3 changed
Improved
  • Revamped the plugin description in readme.txt with clearer wording and proper links.
  • Refreshed the Meow Common library to improve multisite support and overall stability.
Fixed
  • Newly uploaded images are now correctly marked as pending even when no “On Upload” method is selected.
  • Resolved an issue where enabling the Post Meta option could double folder paths by excluding the _wp_attached_file meta from updates.
Changed
  • 🎵 Discuss with others about Media File Renamer on the Discord.
  • 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
  • 🥰 If you want to help us, check our Patreon. Thank you!
6.2.0 27 Jan 2026 1 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • Side Updates column in the Workflow table.
Improved
  • Validate and refresh security tokens to prevent failures.
Fixed
  • Pending item counts now correctly exclude locked items when the "Hide Locked" option is enabled.
6.1.9 23 Jan 2026 3 new2 improved3 fixed
New
  • Bulk "Keep Filenames" button in the Dashboard "Pending" filter to quickly mark multiple files as fine.
  • Visual workflows overview and an Expert Mode toggle in Settings, simplifying the UI for beginners or for when everything is set up.
  • Intro Message checkbox to hide the introductory notice.
Improved
  • Reworked the Pending system with a scanner, proposed filenames and history tracking.
  • Replaced the "Logs & Debug" tab with a "Dev Tools" tab that’s disabled by default and can be enabled via Advanced settings, and reorganized related options including renaming the "Lock on Rename" settings.
Fixed
  • Improve Dashboard performance by caching proposed filenames, optimizing media counts, etc. So much faster on large libraries! 🎉
  • Fixed issues related to the Pending system.
  • Adjusted display logic to avoid visual glitches.
6.1.7 5 Jan 2026 2 new1 improved
New
  • Support for using regular expressions to replace filenames in Advanced Rules.
  • Fallback to plain text suggestions when vision features are disabled.
Improved
  • Improved logging.

2025 12 versions

6.1.6 16 Dec 2025 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Prevent the text-based rename workflow from being used when the vision feature is unavailable.
  • Ensure manual prompts are preserved.
6.1.5 3 Dec 2025 1 improved1 fixed3 changed
Improved
  • Rename the "numbered" option to "unique" to avoid conflicts.
Fixed
  • Prevent hidden locked items from affecting negative statistics.
Changed
  • 🎵 Discuss with others about Media File Renamer on the Discord.
  • 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
  • 🥰 If you want to help us, check our Patreon. Thank you!
6.1.4 13 Nov 2025 3 improved2 fixed
Improved
  • Improved Settings UX.
  • Enhanced Side Updates.
  • Separated AI Vision and AI Suggestions features.
Fixed
  • Corrected sanitize function.
  • Display an error message on AI Suggest.
6.1.3 29 Sep 2025 2 improved
Improved
  • Better UI with a more modern and sleek design! 😋
  • Improved URL and filename replacement with WooCommerce downloadable files.
6.1.2 27 Aug 2025 1 new
New
  • WooCommerce parser to automatically update URLs and filenames.
6.1.1 16 Aug 2025 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Prevent file renaming during attachment updates to ensure file consistency.
  • Avoid infinite loops in media meta synchronization for stability.
6.1.0 23 Jul 2025 2 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Reworked the file naming system to generate unique filenames using increment, hash, and random methods.
  • Resized thumbnails for better display quality.
Fixed
  • Triggered the mfrh_new_filename action on upload events to ensure filename updates are properly handled.
6.0.9 29 Jun 2025 3 new2 improved
New
  • Option to enable or disable the "Apply or Cancel" feature from Advanced settings.
  • Pending status indicator and minor fixes for enhanced reliability.
  • Indicator to show when a filename already matches the expected auto output.
Improved
  • Auto Rename with Vision now shows suggestions instead of automatically applying changes.
  • Changed duplicated translation key for improved localization support.
6.0.8 1 May 2025 1 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Ensured all parsers are properly updated for consistent behavior.
Fixed
  • Fixed and refactored the Beaver Builder parser for improved reliability and structure.
6.0.7 12 Mar 2025 1 new1 improved1 fixed1 changed
New
  • Introduced a time filter option for media field synchronization.
Improved
  • Display Sync and Lock buttons in the Renamed tab for better usability.
Fixed
  • Corrected stats queries to count distinct attachment IDs accurately.
Changed
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6.0.6 17 Feb 2025 3 new1 improved2 fixed
New
  • Introduced CLI commands (info, unlock, lock, lock_all) for better automation.
  • Added the mfrh CLI command to simplify Media File Renamer usage.
  • Implemented AI Vision support for media resync to enhance automation.
Improved
  • Added filters for on-upload sync fields to improve customization.
Fixed
  • Handled fatal errors in Vision queries for improved stability.
  • Resolved force rename issues, improved meta warnings, and refined sensitive file checks.
6.0.5 4 Jan 2025 1 new1 improved4 fixed
New
  • New field to test the filename rules.
Improved
  • Refactored History, and enhanced its UI.
Fixed
  • Force Rename was not working properly.
  • Renaming on Attachment Update enhanced, with an option for it.
  • Translation issues resolved.
  • Status in the Parsers.

2024 9 versions

6.0.4 22 Dec 2024 2 new3 improved2 fixed
New
  • Tooltip messages for auto rename methods in the renamer component.
  • Message displayed before "Auto" when no rename methods are selected.
Improved
  • Parser settings UI with a toggle functionality and improved design.
  • Moved Builders from Side Updates to Parsers for better organization.
  • Disabled the AI Vision option instead of hiding it for clarity.
Fixed
  • Sanitized options on script load and ensured parsers are updated with defaults.
  • CSS regenerated for Elementor Parser to resolve formatting issues.
6.0.3 9 Dec 2024 2 new
New
  • Support for new parsers.
  • Parser for Elementor.
6.0.1 4 Nov 2024 2 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • Renaming of the PDF thumbnails.
  • Little enhancements.
Improved
  • Better logging.
Fixed
  • Optimized IDs retrieving for bulk queries.
6.0.0 18 Oct 2024 1 new1 improved2 fixed1 changed
New
  • New "Hide Locked" option.
Improved
  • Enhancement related to warnings, and server-related issues.
Fixed
  • Toggle Lock works better.
  • Avoid history to crash the UI if it's null.
Changed
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5.9.8 18 Sep 2024 1 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Enhanced locking system.
Fixed
  • Minor issues.
5.9.7 11 Aug 2024 3 fixed
Fixed
  • Removed lodash dependency for better compatibility with other plugins using it.
  • Make sure AI Engine is enabled before using it.
  • Avoid writing logs if they are disabled.
5.9.5 8 Aug 2024 1 new1 improved
New
  • Options for Suffix & Prefix.
Improved
  • Better logging related to non-existent files.
5.9.4 1 Aug 2024 1 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • Better settings for AI.
Improved
  • Sanitize Manual enabled by default.
Fixed
  • Minor fixes in the admin, and internal improvements.
5.9.3 5 Jun 2024 1 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Refresh the UI, and the common librairies.
Fixed
  • Potential issue during the plugin's initialization.