Opis
Devenia Replace Media lets you replace any media file in WordPress while keeping the original URL intact. Useful for updating images without changing links.
Key Features
- Keep Your URLs – Replace the file while keeping the URL, helping avoid broken links.
- Works Everywhere – Media Library list view, Elementor gallery editor, and standard WordPress media modals.
- Preserves Metadata – Captions, alt text, titles, and descriptions stay intact.
- Automatic Cache Busting – Appends a version parameter after replacement, which can help browsers and CDNs fetch the updated file.
- Regenerates Thumbnails – All image sizes are automatically regenerated after replacement.
- Simple Interface – Just click „Replace File”, upload your new file, done.
Where It Works
- Media Library – „Replace File” link appears in the list view actions
- Elementor Gallery Editor – Blue „Replace File” button in attachment details
- WordPress Media Modal – Works in the standard media selector used by Gutenberg and Classic Editor
Use Cases
- Update product images without changing URLs
- Fix typos in PDFs or documents
- Replace outdated screenshots
- Update seasonal images across your site
- Swap placeholder images for final versions
Why Cache Busting Matters
When you replace an image, browsers may show an older cached version. This plugin appends a version parameter to image URLs after replacement to help caches fetch the updated file.
Instalacja
- Upload the
devenia-replace-mediafolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s it! Look for „Replace File” links in your Media Library
Najczęściej zadawane pytania
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Will this break my existing links?
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The file URL stays the same; only the file content changes.
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Does it work with CDNs?
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Often, yes. The cache-busting version parameter can help CDNs serve the updated file, but behavior depends on your CDN configuration.
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What file types can I replace?
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Any file type that WordPress allows in the Media Library: images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP), documents (PDF, DOC), audio, video, and more.
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Can I replace an image with a different file type?
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Yes. For example, you can replace a JPG with a PNG. The URL path stays the same, but the MIME type is updated.
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Does it preserve my captions and alt text?
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Yes. All attachment metadata (title, caption, alt text, description) is preserved.
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I replaced an image but still see the old one. What do I do?
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Try a hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R or Cmd+Shift+R). The plugin adds cache-busting parameters, but your browser may have a very aggressive cache. For images replaced before installing this plugin, the cache-busting won’t apply.
Recenzje
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Rejestr zmian
1.7.5
- Fixed: Replace File button injection in Media Library grid/details view on newer WordPress admin markup
- Improved: More robust attachment ID detection across WP media frames and DOM
- Fixed: Media Library grid view details modal now detects attachment ID via
?item=<ID> - Improved: Cache busting now also applies to responsive image
srcsetand works across repeated replacements - Improved: After replacement, Media Library refresh behavior is more reliable
- Improved: Safer file replacement flow (staged write + rollback) and stricter permissions check
1.7.4
- Added: Replace File button on Edit Media screen
1.7.3
- Fixed: Use wp_add_inline_script() and wp_print_inline_script_tag() instead of raw script tags
- Fixed: Added nonce verification for GET requests to replacement page
- Fixed: Wrapped require_once calls with function_exists checks
- Fixed: Improved file upload validation with is_uploaded_file(), sanitize_file_name(), and sanitize_mime_type()
- Added: User capability check (upload_files) in replacement function
- Improved: Better code documentation and WordPress Coding Standards compliance
1.7.2
- Changed slug to devenia-replace-media (WordPress.org requirement)
1.7.1
- Fixed text domain to match plugin slug
1.7
- Fixed nonce verification warnings in file upload handling
- Improved input validation for WordPress.org Plugin Check compliance
- Shortened short description to meet 150 character limit
1.6
- Uses WordPress Filesystem API for all file operations
- Improved security and WordPress.org compatibility
1.5
- Added automatic cache busting – URLs now include version parameter after replacement
- Helps caches fetch updated files without manual cache clearing
1.4
- Added support for Elementor gallery editor
- Uses
elementor/editor/footerhook for proper script loading
1.3
- Changed script loading method for better compatibility
1.2
- Improved attachment ID detection in media modals
1.1
- Added JavaScript injection for media modal support
1.0
- Initial release
- Replace files from Media Library list view
- Preserve metadata and regenerate thumbnails
