Resize on Upload
v1.0.1by linal · updated 17 years ago
Provides the ability to set a maximum width or height an uploaded image can be, if the image is larger then it is resized.
- Rank
- #15,547
- Down27 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 131
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9K
- 9,042 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Resize on Upload at a glance
Resize on Upload is a WordPress plugin by linal with 100+ active installs, the #15,547 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 4, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.3. Among the 65 plugins tagged “resize”, it ranks #18. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats100 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Resize on Upload |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 131 · -5.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 133 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 138 |
Rank over time
#15,547 · down 49 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,547 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,520 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,534 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,532 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,516 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,516 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,494 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,517 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,501 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,534 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,455 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,498 |
Growth %
Average -0.40% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.50% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.35% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.1
- Tested up to
- 2.8.3
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 18, 2009
- Last updated
- Aug 4, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Resize on Upload
How many websites use Resize on Upload?
Resize on Upload is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,547 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Resize on Upload been downloaded?
9,042 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Resize on Upload last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Aug 4, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is Resize on Upload compatible with the latest WordPress?
Resize on Upload’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.3, 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 Resize on Upload still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Resize on Upload have?
No one has reviewed Resize on Upload on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Resize on Upload?
The plugins most like Resize on Upload, by the tags they share, are Auto Upload Images (20K+), Advanced Image Styles (9K+) and EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 131 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 9K |
| Author | linal |
| First released | Jul 18, 2009 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 4, 2009 |
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