Son of GIFV
v1.0.0by Pete Nelson · updated 10 years ago
Convert animated GIFs to GIFV format
- Rank
- #33,136
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.9K
- 1,886 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Son of GIFV at a glance
Son of GIFV is a WordPress plugin by Pete Nelson with 10+ active installs, the #33,136 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 6, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 3 plugins tagged “animated gif”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Son of GIFV |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#33,136 · down 1,105 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #33,136 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #33,141 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #32,173 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,992 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #34,354 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,735 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,541 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,056 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,667 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #32,027 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #32,031 |
Growth %
Average -0.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.org- Rank #32027 → #34354
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 6, 2016
- Last updated
- Oct 6, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Son of GIFV
How many websites use Son of GIFV?
Son of GIFV 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 #33,136 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Son of GIFV been downloaded?
1,886 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Son of GIFV last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 6, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Son of GIFV compatible with the latest WordPress?
Son of GIFV’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 Son of GIFV still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Son of GIFV have?
No one has reviewed Son of GIFV on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Son of GIFV?
The plugins most like Son of GIFV, by the tags they share, are WP GIF Uploader (1K+).
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.9K |
| Author | Pete Nelson |
| First released | Oct 6, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2016 |
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