Resize Post Thumbnails
v1.2by Alexandru Vornicescu · updated 9 years ago
This plugin will resize post thumbnails on the fly.
- Rank
- #15,519
- Up18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 132
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.6K
- 8,608 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Resize Post Thumbnails at a glance
Resize Post Thumbnails is a WordPress plugin by Alexandru Vornicescu with 100+ active installs, the #15,519 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Mar 10, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 65 plugins tagged “resize”, it ranks #17. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats88 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Resize Post Thumbnails |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 132 · -5.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 132 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 131 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 140 |
Rank over time
#15,519 · down 109 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,519 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,537 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,639 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,520 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,575 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,620 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,606 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,563 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,598 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,529 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,531 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,448 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,410 |
Growth %
Average -0.49% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.55% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.71% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.org- Rank #15448 → #15520
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 17, 2017
- Last updated
- Mar 10, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Resize Post Thumbnails
How many websites use Resize Post Thumbnails?
Resize Post Thumbnails 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 #15,519 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Resize Post Thumbnails been downloaded?
8,608 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Resize Post Thumbnails last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Mar 10, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Resize Post Thumbnails compatible with the latest WordPress?
Resize Post Thumbnails’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Post Thumbnails still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Resize Post Thumbnails have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Resize Post Thumbnails?
The plugins most like Resize Post Thumbnails, by the tags they share, are Conditionally display featured image on singular posts and pages (30K+), Multiple Post Thumbnails (10K+) and OTF Regenerate Thumbnails (4K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 132 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 8.6K |
| Author | Alexandru Vornicescu |
| First released | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 10, 2017 |
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Adds multiple post thumbnails to a post type. If you've ever wanted more than one Featured Image on a post, this plugin is for you.
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Automatically regenerates your thumbnails on the fly when thumbnail sizes change.
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