Before After
v1.0.2by Hemant Nandrajog (instruite) · updated 10 years ago
Before After plugin integrates modified version [jQuery Before/After Plugin](http://www.catchmyfame.com/2009/06/25/jquery-beforeafter-plugin/ "jQ …
- Rank
- #13,362
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 164
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 18.4K
- 18,416 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Before After at a glance
Before After is a WordPress plugin by Hemant Nandrajog (instruite) with 100+ active installs, the #13,362 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 75% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Feb 16, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “photo effects”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats73 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Before After |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 164 · -9.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 181 |
Rank over time
#13,362 · down 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,362 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,350 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,349 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,348 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,331 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,369 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,381 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,364 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,381 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,328 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,367 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,373 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,356 |
Growth %
Average -0.82% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.23% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.39% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 5, 2010
- Last updated
- Feb 16, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Before After
How many websites use Before After?
Before After is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,362 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Before After been downloaded?
18,416 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Before After last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Feb 16, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Before After compatible with the latest WordPress?
Before After’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Before After still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Before After have?
4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 91% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Before After?
The plugins most like Before After, by the tags they share, are Before + After Images for Divi (3K+), Insert Blocks Before or After Posts Content (1K+) and Advanced Image Comparison for Elementor (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 91%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
- Positive
- 91%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 9%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 10 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 164 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 18.4K |
| Author | Hemant Nandrajog (instruite) |
| First released | Mar 5, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 16, 2016 |
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