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The Image Widget

v1.0.1

by Nik · updated 3 years ago

A simple image widget that allows you to display an image in any sidebar. The image can either link to another page or it can pop out in a lightbox.

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Rank
#18,060
Up12 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 82
80+ reported · High
Total downloads
4.9K
4,887 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months

The Image Widget at a glance

The Image Widget is a WordPress plugin by Nik with 80+ active installs, the #18,060 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on Nov 13, 2023, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 23 plugins tagged “image widget”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.

Downloads over time

Download stats

44 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
The Image Widget Compare series
Downloads over time: 12 days across 1 series.0510Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateThe Image Widget
Nov 8, 202611
Nov 7, 20260
Nov 6, 20260
Nov 5, 202611
Nov 4, 20260
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 20260
Nov 1, 20260
Oct 31, 202611
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 82 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.8181.582Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202682
Nov 7, 202682
Nov 5, 202682
Nov 4, 202682
Nov 3, 202681
Nov 2, 202681
Nov 1, 202682
Oct 31, 202682
Oct 30, 202682
Oct 29, 202682
Oct 28, 202682
Oct 27, 202682

Rank over time

#18,060 · down 38 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#18.1K#18.1KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#18,060
Nov 7, 2026#18,072
Nov 6, 2026#18,085
Nov 5, 2026#18,061
Nov 4, 2026#18,082
Nov 3, 2026#18,094
Nov 2, 2026#18,103
Nov 1, 2026#18,060
Oct 29, 2026#18,035
Oct 28, 2026#18,030
Oct 27, 2026#18,022

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+1.24%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-1.22%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

80+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.80Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202680+
Nov 7, 202680+
Nov 6, 202680+
Nov 5, 202680+
Nov 4, 202680+
Nov 3, 202680+
Nov 2, 202680+
Nov 1, 202680+
Oct 31, 202680+
Oct 30, 202680+
Oct 29, 202680+
Oct 28, 202680+
Oct 27, 202680+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #18030 → #18061
    • Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.1
Requires WordPress
4.4
Tested up to
6.4.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 29, 2016
Last updated
Nov 13, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about The Image Widget

How many websites use The Image Widget?

The Image Widget is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,060 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has The Image Widget been downloaded?

4,887 times in total since 2016.

When was The Image Widget last updated?

Version 1.0.1 came out on Nov 13, 2023 (2 years ago).

Is The Image Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?

The Image Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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 The Image Widget still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does The Image Widget have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to The Image Widget?

The plugins most like The Image Widget, by the tags they share, are Simple Image Widget (10K+), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+) and Custom Sidebars (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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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The Image Widget
Estimated installs≈ 82
Reported installs80+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads4.9K
AuthorNik
First releasedJul 29, 2016
Version1.0.1
Requires WP4.4
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 13, 2023

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