Replace Image
v1.1.11by WP Zone · updated 2 years ago
Upload a new version of an image without deleting the old image attachment, so that references to the image remain intact.
- Rank
- #2,396
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 8,360
- 8K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 125.6K
- 125,630 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 65 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Replace Image at a glance
Replace Image is a WordPress plugin by WP Zone with 8K+ active installs, the #2,396 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 39 times, 8% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 65 reviews. Version 1.1.11 came out on Aug 12, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “overwrite”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.1K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Replace Image |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 28 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 8,362 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8,362 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8,373 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8,375 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8,366 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8,353 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8,373 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8,373 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8,388 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8,410 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8,406 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8,412 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8,412 |
Rank over time
#2,396 · down 15 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,396 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,396 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,395 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,395 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,396 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,396 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,392 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,391 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,389 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,386 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,392 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,392 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,391 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,381 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
8K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8K+ |
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 #2392 → #2395Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★65 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.11
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 4, 2015
- Last updated
- Aug 12, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Replace Image
How many websites use Replace Image?
Replace Image is active on 8K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,396 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Replace Image been downloaded?
125,630 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 39 times. See download stats
When was Replace Image last updated?
Version 1.1.11 came out on Aug 12, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release
Is Replace Image compatible with the latest WordPress?
Replace Image’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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 Replace Image have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Replace Image up to date. See its security record
Is Replace Image still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Replace Image have?
4.6 out of 5 from 65 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Replace Image?
The plugins most like Replace Image, by the tags they share, are Media Cleaner (90K+), Simple Image Sizes (60K+) and Default Featured Image (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
65 reviews
- 5 stars: 56 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 6 reviews, 9%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 2%3★
- Critical
- 9%1–2★
- About 16 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 8,360 |
| Reported installs | 8K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 65 |
| Total downloads | 125.6K |
| Author | WP Zone |
| First released | Nov 4, 2015 |
| Version | 1.1.11 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2024 |
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