PHP Image Cache
v1.1.2by Tobias Nyholm · updated 14 years ago
This plugin cache images with PHP and does not depend on your server settings like other cahce plugin does.
- Rank
- #27,756
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.3K
- 6,269 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PHP Image Cache at a glance
PHP Image Cache is a WordPress plugin by Tobias Nyholm with 20+ active installs, the #27,756 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.2 came out on Mar 11, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 162 plugins tagged “php”, it ranks #66. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PHP Image Cache |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#27,756 · down 245 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,756 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,261 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,107 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,052 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,346 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,034 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,557 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,582 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,511 |
Growth %
Average -0.35% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -4.17% |
| 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 | +4.35% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.17% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.1
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 11, 2010
- Last updated
- Mar 11, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PHP Image Cache
How many websites use PHP Image Cache?
PHP Image Cache 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 #27,756 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PHP Image Cache been downloaded?
6,269 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was PHP Image Cache last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Mar 11, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is PHP Image Cache compatible with the latest WordPress?
PHP Image Cache’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 PHP Image Cache 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 PHP Image Cache have?
No one has reviewed PHP Image Cache on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PHP Image Cache?
The plugins most like PHP Image Cache, by the tags they share, are PHP Compatibility Checker (200K+), Modern Image Formats (100K+) and Media Cleaner (90K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.3K |
| Author | Tobias Nyholm |
| First released | Dec 11, 2010 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 11, 2012 |
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