Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NGG Smart Image Search currently ranks #9735 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 9 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 15% versus the month before (8/day).
- The latest release, v4.0.1, shipped on Aug 17, 2026 (71 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #9735 |
| 2026-09-30 | #9837 |
| 2026-08-31 | #9822 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9839 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 7 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12 |
| 2026-08-31 | 11 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-29 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | wpo-HR |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.0.1 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-17 |
| Added to directory | 2016-10-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
NGG Smart Image Search provides smart search and display functionalities for images in NextGEN galleries.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use NGG Smart Image Search?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is NGG Smart Image Search?
As of October 27, 2026, NGG Smart Image Search ranks #9735 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was NGG Smart Image Search last updated?
NGG Smart Image Search was last updated on August 17, 2026 (version 4.0.1). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes NGG Smart Image Search?
NGG Smart Image Search is developed by wpo-HR. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2016.
