Shutter Reloaded
v2.6by Andrew Ozz · updated 4 days ago
This plugin is incompatible with newer versions of WordPress. Last supported version is 3.4. It darkens the current page and displays an image (like L …
- Rank
- #6,747
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,180
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 145.3K
- 145,324 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shutter Reloaded at a glance
Shutter Reloaded is a WordPress plugin by Andrew Ozz with 1K+ active installs, the #6,747 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 2.6 came out on Nov 4, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 43 plugins tagged “viewer”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats233 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shutter Reloaded |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,181 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,181 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,185 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,194 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,194 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,191 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,191 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,191 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,194 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,196 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,187 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,191 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,213 |
Rank over time
#6,747 · down 17 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,747 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,735 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,709 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,705 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,709 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,709 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,713 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,714 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,706 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,707 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,742 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,741 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,730 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.81% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #6709 → #6747
- New short description
This plugin is incompatible with newer versions of WordPress. Last supported version is 3.4. It darkens the current page and displays an image (like L …
Before
Darkens the current page and displays an image (like Lightbox, Thickbox, etc.), but is a lot smaller (10KB) and faster.
- Released 2.6 (was 2.5)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.579%
- v2.613%
- v2.47.7%
- v2.11.0%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 15, 2007
- Last updated
- Nov 4, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shutter Reloaded
How many websites use Shutter Reloaded?
Shutter Reloaded is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,747 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shutter Reloaded been downloaded?
145,324 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Shutter Reloaded last updated?
Version 2.6 came out on Nov 4, 2026 (4 days ago). See every release
Is Shutter Reloaded compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shutter Reloaded’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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.
Does Shutter Reloaded have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Shutter Reloaded. See its security record
Is Shutter Reloaded still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Shutter Reloaded have?
4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Shutter Reloaded?
The plugins most like Shutter Reloaded, by the tags they share, are Modern Image Formats (100K+), Envira Gallery (100K+) and Media Cleaner (90K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 17%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,180 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 145.3K |
| Author | Andrew Ozz |
| First released | Aug 15, 2007 |
| Version | 2.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 4, 2026 |
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