Retina @2x
v1.6by Wouter Postma · updated 9 years ago
A plugin that looks for retina images automatically based on the @2x naming convention.
- Rank
- #7,799
- Up14 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 744
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.7K
- 11,700 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Retina @2x at a glance
Retina @2x is a WordPress plugin by Wouter Postma with 700+ active installs, the #7,799 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.6 came out on May 13, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 31 plugins tagged “ipad”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats107 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Retina @2x |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 744 · -1.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 744 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 743 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 744 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 740 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 745 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 744 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 743 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 744 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 744 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 745 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 745 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 745 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 757 |
Rank over time
#7,799 · up 16 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,799 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,813 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,806 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,800 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,827 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,795 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,798 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,806 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,804 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,810 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,807 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,813 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,821 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,815 |
Growth %
Average -0.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.58% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7821 → #7827
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.6100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 1, 2016
- Last updated
- May 13, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Retina @2x
How many websites use Retina @2x?
Retina @2x is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,799 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Retina @2x been downloaded?
11,700 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Retina @2x last updated?
Version 1.6 came out on May 13, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Retina @2x compatible with the latest WordPress?
Retina @2x’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 Retina @2x 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 Retina @2x have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Retina @2x?
The plugins most like Retina @2x, by the tags they share, are iOS images fixer (6K+), Modern Image Formats (100K+) and Media Cleaner (90K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 744 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 11.7K |
| Author | Wouter Postma |
| First released | Jun 1, 2016 |
| Version | 1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 13, 2017 |
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