Vertical Image Menu
v1.0.1by Benedikt Mo · updated 14 years ago
This wordpress plugin provides a shortcode to add a vertical scrolling image or icon menu.
- Rank
- #29,311
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.2K
- 8,190 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Vertical Image Menu at a glance
Vertical Image Menu is a WordPress plugin by Benedikt Mo with 10+ active installs, the #29,311 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on Mar 13, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 2 plugins tagged “bmo-design”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Vertical Image Menu |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#29,311 · up 100 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #29,311 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,588 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,537 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,659 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,335 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,568 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,570 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,433 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,376 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,411 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 16, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 13, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Vertical Image Menu
How many websites use Vertical Image Menu?
Vertical Image Menu 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 #29,311 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Vertical Image Menu been downloaded?
8,190 times in total since 2012.
When was Vertical Image Menu last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Mar 13, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Vertical Image Menu compatible with the latest WordPress?
Vertical Image Menu’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Vertical Image Menu 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 Vertical Image Menu have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Vertical Image Menu?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 8.2K |
| Author | Benedikt Mo |
| First released | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 13, 2012 |
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