Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Crop Thumbnails currently ranks #810 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #807, first reached on Aug 29, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 249 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 18% versus the month before (211/day).
- The latest release, v1.9.7, shipped on Dec 3, 2025 (317 days ago) — release #33 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #810 |
| 2026-09-30 | #810 |
| 2026-08-31 | #810 |
| 2026-07-31 | #815 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 40,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 223 |
| 2026-09-30 | 241 |
| 2026-08-31 | 230 |
| 2026-07-31 | 181 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Volkmar Kantor |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.7 |
| Versions released | 33 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-03 |
| Added to directory | 2012-11-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
"Crop Thumbnails" made it easy to get exacly that specific image-detail you want to show in your featured image or gallery image.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Crop Thumbnails?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Crop Thumbnails?
As of October 16, 2026, Crop Thumbnails ranks #810 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #807.
When was Crop Thumbnails last updated?
Crop Thumbnails was last updated on December 3, 2025 (version 1.9.7). It has shipped 33 releases in total.
Who makes Crop Thumbnails?
Crop Thumbnails is developed by Volkmar Kantor. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2012.
