Force Images Download
v1.1by A. Chappard · updated 13 years ago
Force the download of image media files by adding the 'forceDownload' css class to any link.
- Rank
- #19,965
- Down63 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 62
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.1K
- 5,071 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Force Images Download at a glance
Force Images Download is a WordPress plugin by A. Chappard with 60+ active installs, the #19,965 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Feb 27, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 2 plugins tagged “download image”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats58 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Force Images Download |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 62 · -1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 63 |
Rank over time
#19,965 · down 123 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,965 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,902 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,851 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,846 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,969 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,920 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,926 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,909 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,934 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,884 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,870 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,884 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,842 |
Growth %
Average -0.13% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.59% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 16, 2013
- Last updated
- Feb 27, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Force Images Download
How many websites use Force Images Download?
Force Images Download is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,965 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Force Images Download been downloaded?
5,071 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Force Images Download last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Feb 27, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Force Images Download compatible with the latest WordPress?
Force Images Download’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.
Is Force Images Download still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Force Images Download have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Force Images Download?
The plugins most like Force Images Download, by the tags they share, are Download Plugin (60K+), Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard (30K+) and Simple Download Monitor (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 62 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 5.1K |
| Author | A. Chappard |
| First released | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 27, 2013 |
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