Retina for WP
v0.1.2by knuten · updated 14 years ago
This plugin let you add a shortcode with two different image sources one too a normal sized image and one for retina.
- Rank
- #45,905
- Down6,957 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,319 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Retina for WP at a glance
Retina for WP is a WordPress plugin by knuten with 10+ active installs, the #45,905 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1.2 came out on Apr 20, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 15 plugins tagged “retina”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Retina for WP |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#45,905 · up 539 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #45,905 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,948 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,879 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,312 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #43,569 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,353 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,001 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,505 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #37,567 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #40,996 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,346 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,967 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,444 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 19, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 20, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Retina for WP
How many websites use Retina for WP?
Retina for WP is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #45,905 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Retina for WP been downloaded?
2,319 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Retina for WP last updated?
Version 0.1.2 came out on Apr 20, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Retina for WP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Retina for WP’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 Retina for WP 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 Retina for WP have?
No one has reviewed Retina for WP on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Retina for WP?
The plugins most like Retina for WP, by the tags they share, are Simple Image Sizes (60K+), Image Watermark (40K+) and Auto Upload Images (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | knuten |
| First released | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Version | 0.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 20, 2012 |
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