Better image sizes
v4.0.1by kubiq · updated 1 month ago
Dynamically generate only needed image sizes for only needed images, with manually selected focal point for crops
- Rank
- #4,511
- Up14 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,520
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 36.1K
- 36,068 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Better image sizes at a glance
Better image sizes is a WordPress plugin by kubiq with 2K+ active installs, the #4,511 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 133 times, 124% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 4.0.1 came out on Oct 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 15 plugins tagged “retina”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats2.8K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Better image sizes |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 182 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 134 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 176 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 126 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 185 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 181 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 173 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 40 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,532 · +0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,532 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,520 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,519 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,503 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,503 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,515 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,510 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,515 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,503 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,516 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,504 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,509 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,521 |
Rank over time
#4,511 · up 63 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,511 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,525 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,527 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,526 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,523 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,528 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,515 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,516 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,515 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,525 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,519 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,527 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,531 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,528 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,574 |
Growth %
Average +0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.48% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.52% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.48% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4531 → #4523
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.045%
- v3.937%
- v3.611%
- v3.85.2%
- Other1.2%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Nov 18, 2022
- Last updated
- Oct 5, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Better image sizes
How many websites use Better image sizes?
Better image sizes is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,511 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Better image sizes been downloaded?
36,068 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 133 times. See download stats
When was Better image sizes last updated?
Version 4.0.1 came out on Oct 5, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is Better image sizes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Better image sizes have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Better image sizes. See its security record
Is Better image sizes still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Better image sizes have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Better image sizes?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,520 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 36.1K |
| Author | kubiq |
| First released | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Version | 4.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Oct 5, 2026 |
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