Parallax Image
v1.9.1by thehowarde · updated 2 years ago
Insert a full width parallax image into your page with this simple shortcode. Parameters allow for setting several key functions like height
- Rank
- #4,728
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,340
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 57.8K
- 57,797 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Parallax Image at a glance
Parallax Image is a WordPress plugin by thehowarde with 2K+ active installs, the #4,728 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 1.9.1 came out on Nov 15, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “Parallax Image”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats256 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Parallax Image |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,339 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,339 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,348 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,340 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,339 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,339 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,334 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,337 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,341 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,342 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,342 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,343 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,342 |
Rank over time
#4,728 · up 11 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,728 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,716 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,718 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,726 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,725 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,728 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,732 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,730 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,725 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,729 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,735 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,745 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,742 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,739 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.04% |
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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4745 → #4726
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.968%
- v1.723%
- v1.85.4%
- Other4.1%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.9.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.5
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Mar 27, 2017
- Last updated
- Nov 15, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Parallax Image
How many websites use Parallax Image?
Parallax Image 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 #4,728 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Parallax Image been downloaded?
57,797 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats
When was Parallax Image last updated?
Version 1.9.1 came out on Nov 15, 2024 (1 year ago). See every release
Is Parallax Image compatible with the latest WordPress?
Parallax Image’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Parallax Image have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 3 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Parallax Image up to date. See its security record
Is Parallax Image still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Parallax Image have?
5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Parallax Image?
The plugins most like Parallax Image, by the tags they share, are Parallax Scrolling Enllax.js (200+), Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk (1K+) and Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background (300+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 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 | ≈ 2,340 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 57.8K |
| Author | thehowarde |
| First released | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Version | 1.9.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 15, 2024 |
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