Description
File Renaming on Upload Pro is an addon that intercepts file uploads in the WordPress media library and rewrites file names during upload, helping to standardize URLs and attachment permalinks within WPFactory workflows. The extension is designed for those who need to keep images, PDFs, and other uploaded files with more readable, consistent names that suit the site’s internal organization.
Main Features of File Renaming on Upload Pro
- Rename on upload
Rewrites file names when new items are uploaded to the media library. - Media organization
Helps maintain the library with consistently named files. - Clearer permalinks
Contributes to more readable attachment URLs in WordPress. - Automatic workflow
Applies renaming logic during the normal upload process. - Integration with WPFactory
Works as an additional component to extend the renaming feature.
Benefits of File Renaming on Upload Pro
- Less manual adjustments
Reduces rework by avoiding renaming outside the WordPress dashboard. - More traceable files
Makes it easier to identify images, documents, and attachments within the library. - More organized URLs
Improves readability of paths generated for uploaded files. - More predictable routine
Standardizes recurring uploads without depending on file-by-file checks.
Who Is File Renaming on Upload Pro For?
- Those who publish many images, PDFs, or documents and need to keep file names organized.
- Users of WPFactory who want to add automatic renaming to the upload workflow.
- Anyone wishing to avoid uploaded files with confusing, long, or poorly descriptive names.
How to Download File Renaming on Upload Pro
File Renaming on Upload Pro is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the package, and activate it in the WordPress dashboard. Keep the required base plugin active for the addon to work properly.
File Renaming on Upload Pro adds a practical layer of standardization to WPFactory for uploaded files, especially on sites accumulating many attachments over time. By centralizing renaming within the upload flow itself, the addon helps keep the media library cleaner, with coherent names and file paths easier to recognize.
Frequently asked questions
Is WPFactory | File Renaming on Upload Pro GPL-licensed?
Yes. WPFactory | File Renaming on Upload Pro is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use WPFactory | File Renaming on Upload Pro on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install WPFactory | File Renaming on Upload Pro on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does WPFactory | File Renaming on Upload Pro cost at Ultrapack?
WPFactory | File Renaming on Upload Pro costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does WPFactory | File Renaming on Upload Pro include updates?
Yes. The current version of WPFactory | File Renaming on Upload Pro is 1.3.2, published at Ultrapack on Dec 25, 2021. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is WPFactory | File Renaming on Upload Pro scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of WPFactory | File Renaming on Upload Pro goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin WPFactory | File Renaming on Upload Pro?
Requires WordPress 4.0 or higher and PHP 5.3 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 5.8.
What changed in this version
Version 1.3.2
- Add "Max length" option for "Filename structure".
Version 1.3.1
- Original file shouldn't be urldecoded.
- Get original filename trying to generate `_wp_old_slug` if empty.
Version 1.3.0
- Fix - Both plugins can't be active at the same time.
- Add option to replace rules separator by white space.
- Add compatibility option with Gravity forms plugin by resolving issues with entry exports.
- Improve media reference update options.
- Tested up to: 5.8.
Version 1.2.9
- Fix timezone warning from datetime rule.
- Create `{uploaddate}` rule.
- Add `frou_current_media_id` filter.
- Add `get_current_media_id` function.
- Override frou settings.
Version 1.2.8
- Allow multiple taxonomy and custom field rules.
- Fix taxonomy rule regexp.
- Fix alt and title options.
- Save original filename on new attachment.
- Improve coding standards.
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
file-renaming-on-upload-pro.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
file-renaming-on-upload-pro.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 4.0 or higher and PHP 5.3 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 5.8.
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UAU Ready