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Simple WP Retina

v1.1.1

by Jonathan Desrosiers · updated 9 years ago

Seamlessly replaces images with @2x versions on Retina and other high pixel density screens. Change is performed server side saving requests.

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Rank
#6,841
Down9 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,150
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
33.2K
33,212 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +30% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~2mo

Simple WP Retina at a glance

Simple WP Retina is a WordPress plugin by Jonathan Desrosiers with 1K+ active installs, the #6,841 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 30% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “@2x”. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

140 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple WP Retina Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.510Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateSimple WP Retina
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 20269
Oct 26, 202612
Oct 25, 202612
Oct 24, 20269
Oct 23, 20264
Oct 22, 20268
Oct 21, 20267
Oct 20, 20268
Oct 19, 202612
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 20265
Oct 15, 20268
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20266
Oct 10, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,156 · +0.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.1K1.2K1.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,156
Nov 7, 20261,156
Nov 5, 20261,157
Nov 4, 20261,154
Nov 3, 20261,146
Nov 2, 20261,149
Nov 1, 20261,149
Oct 31, 20261,145
Oct 30, 20261,150
Oct 29, 20261,144
Oct 28, 20261,146
Oct 27, 20261,155

Rank over time

#6,841 · up 33 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#6.8K#6.9K#6.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#6,841
Nov 8, 2026#6,832
Nov 7, 2026#6,831
Nov 6, 2026#6,826
Nov 5, 2026#6,826
Nov 4, 2026#6,843
Nov 3, 2026#6,857
Nov 2, 2026#6,850
Nov 1, 2026#6,852
Oct 31, 2026#6,866
Oct 30, 2026#6,858
Oct 29, 2026#6,878
Oct 28, 2026#6,881
Oct 27, 2026#6,874

Growth %

Average +0.01% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.04%
Nov 5, 2026+0.26%
Nov 4, 2026+0.70%
Nov 3, 2026-0.26%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+0.35%
Oct 31, 2026-0.43%
Oct 30, 2026+0.52%
Oct 29, 2026-0.17%
Oct 28, 2026-0.78%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.1
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
3.4.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 14, 2012
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple WP Retina

How many websites use Simple WP Retina?

Simple WP Retina 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 #6,841 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple WP Retina been downloaded?

33,212 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats

When was Simple WP Retina last updated?

Version 1.1.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is Simple WP Retina compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple WP Retina’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 Simple WP Retina have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Simple WP Retina. See its security record

Is Simple WP Retina still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple WP Retina have?

4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Simple WP Retina?

The plugins most like Simple WP Retina, by the tags they share, are WP Retina Image (10+), Retina @2x (700+) and Retina for WP (10+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
50%4–5★
Mixed
50%3★
Critical
0%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Simple WP Retina
Estimated installs≈ 1,150
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.0
Reviews2
Total downloads33.2K
AuthorJonathan Desrosiers
First releasedJul 14, 2012
Version1.1.1
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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