Active installs
200K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#227
Peak #227
Downloads / day
855
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Downloads (7d)
5,279
All-time downloads
5M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Force Regenerate Thumbnails currently ranks #227 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 733 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.3.0, shipped on Feb 17, 2026 (171 days ago) — release #26 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Delete and REALLY force thumbnail regeneration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Force Regenerate Thumbnails a free plugin?
Yes — Force Regenerate Thumbnails is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Force Regenerate Thumbnails?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Force Regenerate Thumbnails?
As of August 7, 2026, Force Regenerate Thumbnails ranks #227 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
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.
