Best image library plugins for WordPress
The most popular image library plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Getty Images leads with 2K+ active installs, ahead of SmartFrame Images (90+) and Third Light Browser (10+). All 3 plugins tagged “image library” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 image library plugins
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Getty ImagesThe most installed image library plugin, with 2K+ active installs. Rated 3.0 from 24 reviews, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.2.15.
- 2.
SmartFrame Images90+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, updated 3 months ago.
- 3.
Third Light Browser10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.35.
All 3 plugins tagged “image library”
Getty Images
Up in the last 7 days:23#5,029by Getty Images3 years ago
Search and use Getty Images photos in your posts without ever leaving WordPress.
- Installs
- 2K+
- Rating
- 3.0(24)
- Downloads
- 63/day
SmartFrame Images
Up in the last 7 days:94#17,019by smartframe4 months ago
Built for publishers: search, embed, and publish from a library of 55 million+ free editorial images, all without leaving WordPress.
- Installs
- 90+
- Rating
- 5.0(4)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Third Light Browser
#38,554by thirdlight8 years ago
The Third Light Plugin for WordPress integrates your existing Third Light server with WordPress, allowing you to browse, crop and use images from your …
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day