NextGEN – Resize
v1.3bby indefiniteloop · updated 16 years ago
NextGEN Resize is plugin that resizes your pictures, photos while they upload, on the fly depending on the options set using the NextGEN Resize contro …
- Rank
- #18,765
- Up53 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 73
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 24.6K
- 24,550 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
NextGEN at a glance
NextGEN is a WordPress plugin by indefiniteloop with 70+ active installs, the #18,765 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3b came out on Feb 25, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 30 plugins tagged “nextgen”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | NextGEN |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 73 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 74 |
Rank over time
#18,765 · down 38 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,765 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,818 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,776 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,767 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,764 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,819 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,778 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,751 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,799 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,782 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,602 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,690 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,689 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,727 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | -1.35% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.37% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.35% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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.
- v1.3b100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3b
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.0
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 29, 2009
- Last updated
- Feb 25, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about NextGEN
How many websites use NextGEN?
NextGEN is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,765 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has NextGEN been downloaded?
24,550 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was NextGEN last updated?
Version 1.3b came out on Feb 25, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is NextGEN compatible with the latest WordPress?
NextGEN’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 NextGEN still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does NextGEN have?
No one has reviewed NextGEN on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to NextGEN?
The plugins most like NextGEN, by the tags they share, are Resize Image After Upload (80K+), Essential Widgets (10K+) and RaraTheme Companion (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 73 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 24.6K |
| Author | indefiniteloop |
| First released | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Version | 1.3b |
| Requires WP | 2.8.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 25, 2010 |
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