Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Image Widget currently ranks #400 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #398, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 260 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 4% versus the month before (251/day).
- The latest release, v4.4.12, shipped on Apr 20, 2026 (180 days ago) — release #73 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #400 |
| 2026-09-30 | #401 |
| 2026-08-31 | #402 |
| 2026-07-31 | #402 |
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 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 | 229 |
| 2026-09-30 | 250 |
| 2026-08-31 | 257 |
| 2026-07-31 | 273 |
| 2026-06-30 | 301 |
| 2026-05-31 | 267 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,139 |
| 2026-03-31 | 134 |
| 2026-02-28 | 91 |
| 2026-01-31 | 92 |
| 2025-12-31 | 100 |
| 2025-11-30 | 90 |
| 2025-10-31 | 145 |
| 2025-09-30 | 170 |
| 2025-08-31 | 87 |
| 2025-07-31 | 189 |
| 2025-06-30 | 189 |
| 2025-05-31 | 125 |
| 2025-04-30 | 223 |
| 2025-03-31 | 247 |
| 2025-02-28 | 285 |
| 2025-01-31 | 471 |
| 2024-12-31 | 366 |
| 2024-11-30 | 492 |
| 2024-10-31 | 126 |
| 2024-09-30 | 137 |
| 2024-08-31 | 65 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Nexcess |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.4.12 |
| Versions released | 73 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-20 |
| Added to directory | 2008-07-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
A simple image widget that uses the native WordPress media manager to add image widgets to your site.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Image Widget?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Image Widget?
As of October 17, 2026, Image Widget ranks #400 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #398.
When was Image Widget last updated?
Image Widget was last updated on April 20, 2026 (version 4.4.12). It has shipped 73 releases in total.
Who makes Image Widget?
Image Widget is developed by Nexcess. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2008.
