Faster Image Insert
v2.4.1by David Frank · updated 9 years ago
Fully integrates media manager into editing interface, avoid reloading thickbox pop-up, with enhanced features like multi-insert & mass-editing.
- Rank
- #4,548
- Up5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,460
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 260.8K
- 260,760 all-time
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- 15 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Faster Image Insert at a glance
Faster Image Insert is a WordPress plugin by David Frank with 2K+ active installs, the #4,548 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews. Version 2.4.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 30 plugins tagged “quick”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats356 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Faster Image Insert |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,456 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,456 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,455 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,454 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,451 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,455 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,455 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,458 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,461 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,465 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,461 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,465 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,463 |
Rank over time
#4,548 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,548 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,553 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,552 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,551 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,554 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,554 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,548 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,545 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,542 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,543 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,553 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,560 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,557 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,554 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.08% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.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.
- v2.495%
- Other5.2%
Rating trend
3.8★★★★★15 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 19, 2009
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Faster Image Insert
How many websites use Faster Image Insert?
Faster Image Insert 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 #4,548 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Faster Image Insert been downloaded?
260,760 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Faster Image Insert last updated?
Version 2.4.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Faster Image Insert compatible with the latest WordPress?
Faster Image Insert’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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.
Does Faster Image Insert have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Faster Image Insert. See its security record
Is Faster Image Insert still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Faster Image Insert have?
3.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews on WordPress.org. 60% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Faster Image Insert?
The plugins most like Faster Image Insert, by the tags they share, are Advanced Image Styles (9K+), Easy Image Collage (3K+) and Menu Image, Icons made easy (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.8
★★★★★
15 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 60%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 7%3★
- Critical
- 27%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,460 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 3.8 |
| Reviews | 15 |
| Total downloads | 260.8K |
| Author | David Frank |
| First released | Feb 19, 2009 |
| Version | 2.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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