Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SmartCrop currently ranks #22412 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #22255, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Feb 19, 2018 (3,116 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #22412 |
| 2026-08-31 | #22489 |
| 2026-07-31 | #22337 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 40 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 1 |
| 2026-07-28 | 2 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2 |
| 2026-05-29 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-27 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-29 | 1 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1 |
| 2025-08-28 | 1 |
| 2025-07-30 | 2 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1 |
| 2025-04-30 | 4 |
| 2025-03-30 | 1 |
| 2025-02-27 | 2 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1 |
| 2024-12-28 | 3 |
| 2024-11-28 | 1 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1 |
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Details
| Author | Alex Mills |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2018-02-19 |
| Added to directory | 2018-02-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Instead of cropping to the center of an image, SmartCrop attempts to use the most interesting part of the image for the thumbnail.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use SmartCrop?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is SmartCrop?
As of September 1, 2026, SmartCrop ranks #22412 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #22255.
When was SmartCrop last updated?
SmartCrop was last updated on February 19, 2018 (version 1.0.0).
Who makes SmartCrop?
SmartCrop is developed by Alex Mills. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2018.
