Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Force Regenerate Thumbnails currently ranks #229 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #226, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 637 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 5% versus the month before (674/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.0, shipped on Feb 17, 2026 (242 days ago) — release #26 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #229 |
| 2026-09-30 | #228 |
| 2026-08-31 | #227 |
| 2026-07-31 | #226 |
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 | 200,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
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 | 634 |
| 2026-09-30 | 715 |
| 2026-08-31 | 746 |
| 2026-07-31 | 769 |
| 2026-06-30 | 812 |
| 2026-05-31 | 522 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,026 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,210 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,343 |
| 2026-01-31 | 364 |
| 2025-12-31 | 372 |
| 2025-11-30 | 389 |
| 2025-10-31 | 614 |
| 2025-09-30 | 950 |
| 2025-08-31 | 666 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,066 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,836 |
| 2025-05-31 | 442 |
| 2025-04-30 | 896 |
| 2025-03-31 | 867 |
| 2025-02-28 | 936 |
| 2025-01-31 | 996 |
| 2024-12-31 | 790 |
| 2024-11-30 | 958 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,195 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,770 |
| 2024-08-31 | 315 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Shane Bishop |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.0 |
| Versions released | 26 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-17 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Delete and REALLY force thumbnail regeneration.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Force Regenerate Thumbnails?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Force Regenerate Thumbnails?
As of October 17, 2026, Force Regenerate Thumbnails ranks #229 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #226.
When was Force Regenerate Thumbnails last updated?
Force Regenerate Thumbnails was last updated on February 17, 2026 (version 2.3.0). It has shipped 26 releases in total.
Who makes Force Regenerate Thumbnails?
Force Regenerate Thumbnails is developed by Shane Bishop. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
