Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- AJAX Thumbnail Rebuild currently ranks #1044 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1028, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 272 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 78% versus the month before (1,251/day).
- The latest release, v2.2.1, shipped on Sep 12, 2026 (35 days ago) — release #22 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1044 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1043 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1037 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1034 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 169 |
| 2026-09-30 | 281 |
| 2026-08-31 | 492 |
| 2026-07-31 | 85 |
| 2026-06-30 | 128 |
| 2026-05-31 | 44 |
| 2026-04-30 | 72 |
| 2026-03-31 | 79 |
| 2026-02-28 | 38 |
| 2026-01-31 | 37 |
| 2025-12-31 | 36 |
| 2025-11-30 | 33 |
| 2025-10-31 | 38 |
| 2025-09-30 | 78 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | junkcoder |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.1 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-12 |
| Added to directory | 2009-10-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Rebuild your media library one image at a time, without script timeouts - and optimise, replace, or write WebP and AVIF copies of your images.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use AJAX Thumbnail Rebuild?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is AJAX Thumbnail Rebuild?
As of October 17, 2026, AJAX Thumbnail Rebuild ranks #1044 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1028.
When was AJAX Thumbnail Rebuild last updated?
AJAX Thumbnail Rebuild was last updated on September 12, 2026 (version 2.2.1). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes AJAX Thumbnail Rebuild?
AJAX Thumbnail Rebuild is developed by junkcoder. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2009.
