NGG Image Rotation
v1.0by matthewo256 · updated 14 years ago
This is a custom module to extend NextGEN Gallery with a custom view that places the thumbnails in the left column, places a large image in the right …
- Rank
- #28,599
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 21
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.7K
- 5,726 all-time
- Rating
- 2.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
NGG Image Rotation at a glance
NGG Image Rotation is a WordPress plugin by matthewo256 with 20+ active installs, the #28,599 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 2.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Sep 19, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “image display”. 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 stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | NGG Image Rotation |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 21 · +10.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
Rank over time
#28,599 · up 307 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #28,599 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,596 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,326 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,477 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,759 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,845 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,983 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,915 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,076 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,906 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,906 |
Growth %
Average +0.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +2.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +17.65% |
| 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 | -10.53% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
2.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 26, 2012
- Last updated
- Sep 19, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about NGG Image Rotation
How many websites use NGG Image Rotation?
NGG Image Rotation is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,599 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has NGG Image Rotation been downloaded?
5,726 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was NGG Image Rotation last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Sep 19, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is NGG Image Rotation compatible with the latest WordPress?
NGG Image Rotation’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 NGG Image Rotation still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does NGG Image Rotation have?
2.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to NGG Image Rotation?
The plugins most like NGG Image Rotation, by the tags they share, are Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes (300K+), Envira Gallery (100K+) and FooGallery Photo Gallery (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 50%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 21 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 2.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 5.7K |
| Author | matthewo256 |
| First released | Aug 26, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 19, 2012 |
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