Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Regenerate Thumbnails currently ranks #64 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 1M+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,902 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 7% versus the month before (1,780/day).
- The latest release, v3.1.6, shipped on Aug 20, 2025 (424 days ago) — release #22 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #64 |
| 2026-09-30 | #64 |
| 2026-08-31 | #64 |
| 2026-07-31 | #65 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 886 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,226 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,018 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,709 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,047 |
| 2026-05-31 | 829 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,918 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,347 |
| 2026-02-28 | 897 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,003 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,087 |
| 2025-11-30 | 993 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,711 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2,168 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,123 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,581 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,019 |
| 2025-05-31 | 910 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,915 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,987 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,914 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2,047 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,378 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1,322 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2,309 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,753 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,364 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Alex Mills |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.1.6 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2008-08-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Regenerate the thumbnails for one or more of your image uploads. Useful when changing their sizes or your theme.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Regenerate Thumbnails?
WordPress.org reports 1M+ active installs.
How popular is Regenerate Thumbnails?
As of October 18, 2026, Regenerate Thumbnails ranks #64 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Regenerate Thumbnails last updated?
Regenerate Thumbnails was last updated on August 20, 2025 (version 3.1.6). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes Regenerate Thumbnails?
Regenerate Thumbnails is developed by Alex Mills. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2008.
