PDF Thumbnail Generator
v1.5by kubiq · updated 11 months ago
Generates thumbnail for PDF files
- Rank
- #4,650
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,390
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 23.1K
- 23,073 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PDF Thumbnail Generator at a glance
PDF Thumbnail Generator is a WordPress plugin by kubiq with 2K+ active installs, the #4,650 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.5 came out on Dec 1, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 15 plugins tagged “creator”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats541 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PDF Thumbnail Generator |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,394 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,394 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,393 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,400 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,402 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,399 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,403 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,405 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,403 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,401 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,395 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,403 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,401 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,404 |
Rank over time
#4,650 · up 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,650 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,652 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,643 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,637 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,636 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,640 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,638 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,630 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,633 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,638 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,650 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,647 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,656 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,652 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,654 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.13% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| 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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4656 → #4636
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.580%
- v1.414%
- Other5.8%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jul 8, 2022
- Last updated
- Dec 1, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PDF Thumbnail Generator
How many websites use PDF Thumbnail Generator?
PDF Thumbnail Generator 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 #4,650 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PDF Thumbnail Generator been downloaded?
23,073 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times. See download stats
When was PDF Thumbnail Generator last updated?
Version 1.5 came out on Dec 1, 2025 (11 months ago). See every release
Is PDF Thumbnail Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
PDF Thumbnail Generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 PDF Thumbnail Generator have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep PDF Thumbnail Generator up to date. See its security record
Is PDF Thumbnail Generator still maintained?
Its last release was 11 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PDF Thumbnail Generator have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to PDF Thumbnail Generator?
The plugins most like PDF Thumbnail Generator, by the tags they share, are AJAX Thumbnail Rebuild (30K+), Kama Thumbnail (8K+) and Regenerate Thumbnails (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 2,390 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 23.1K |
| Author | kubiq |
| First released | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Version | 1.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Dec 1, 2025 |
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