Apollo13 Framework Extensions vs Image Shortcake
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Apollo13 Framework Extensions leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,247, ahead of Image Shortcake at #34,425. Over the last 7 days Apollo13 Framework Extensions climbed 2 places and Image Shortcake slipped 102 places. Apollo13 Framework Extensions has the largest install base, roughly 2000× the next: 20K+ active installs against 10+ for Image Shortcake. Downloads this week: Apollo13 Framework Extensions 362 and Image Shortcake 13. Ratings: Apollo13 Framework Extensions 5★ from 1 and Image Shortcake 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Apollo13 Framework Extensions | Image Shortcake |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,247 ▲ 2 | #34,425 ▼ 102 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 362 | 13 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 5★ (1) |
| Last updated | Dec 4, 2025 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| Current version | 1.9.9 | 0.1.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,237 | #31,965 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2018 | May 2015 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Apollo13 Framework Extensions or Image Shortcake?
By active installs, Apollo13 Framework Extensions: 20K+ sites run it against 10+ for Image Shortcake, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Apollo13 Framework Extensions or Image Shortcake?
Apollo13 Framework Extensions, at #1,247 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Image Shortcake at #34,425. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Apollo13 Framework Extensions or Image Shortcake alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.