WordPress plugin comparison
NGG Smart Image Search vs SmartFrame Images
At a glance
- NGG Smart Image Search has more active installs: 400+, against 90+ for SmartFrame Images.
- On a typical day, NGG Smart Image Search is downloaded about 20 times, SmartFrame Images about 6.
- SmartFrame Images is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.9 from 13 reviews.
- NGG Smart Image Search was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Jul 9, 2026 for SmartFrame Images.
- NGG Smart Image Search is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for SmartFrame Images.
- NGG Smart Image Search has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for SmartFrame Images.
Line by line
NGG Smart Image Search leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  NGG Smart Image Search |  SmartFrame Images |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,648 | #17,163 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 559 | 108 |
| Rating | 4.9(13) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.38 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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