Image Parallax
v2.1by WebMaestro.Fr · updated 12 years ago
Create images with a parallax effect. Upload some layers, configure the animation, and publish !
- Rank
- #14,265
- Down35 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 150
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.9K
- 16,924 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Image Parallax at a glance
Image Parallax is a WordPress plugin by WebMaestro.Fr with 100+ active installs, the #14,265 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.1 came out on Jun 16, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 29 plugins tagged “parallax”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Image Parallax |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 150 · -8.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 150 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 150 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 150 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 163 |
Rank over time
#14,265 · up 21 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,265 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,230 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,214 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,201 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,216 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,223 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,247 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,218 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,319 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,276 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,282 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,290 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,281 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,286 |
Growth %
Average -0.64% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.34% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.36% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9.1
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 14, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 16, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Image Parallax
How many websites use Image Parallax?
Image Parallax is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,265 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Image Parallax been downloaded?
16,924 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Image Parallax last updated?
Version 2.1 came out on Jun 16, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Image Parallax compatible with the latest WordPress?
Image Parallax’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Image Parallax still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Image Parallax have?
4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Image Parallax?
The plugins most like Image Parallax, by the tags they share, are Menu Image, Icons made easy (100K+), Image Widget (100K+) and reSmush.it (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 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★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 15 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 150 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 16.9K |
| Author | WebMaestro.Fr |
| First released | May 14, 2012 |
| Version | 2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 16, 2014 |
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