# The Image Widget

> The Image Widget has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** The Image Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Using this simple image widget you can display a clickable image in any sidebar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 4,766
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 13, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nik (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nvourva/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ci-image-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-widget/) | #13 | 23 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 904 |
| [photo widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photo-widget/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image widget | >100 | 6,945 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| photo widget | >100 | 1,436 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-image-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (39) | Jul 20, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 2 | [Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-widget-rb/) | 3K+ | 3/5 (2) | Sep 25, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [HW Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hw-image-widget/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (14) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [Swifty Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/swifty-image-widget/) | 900+ | 5/5 (12) | Aug 9, 2023 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Image Widget by Angie Makes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-image-widget/) | 500+ | — | May 12, 2017 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [About Me Image Widget by Angie Makes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/about-me-image-widget/) | 200+ | — | May 10, 2017 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [Several Images Slider Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/several-images-slider-widget/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 30, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Call to Action Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/call-to-action-widget/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Dec 10, 2013 | 36/100 |
| 9 | [Multi Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multi-image-widget/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | May 27, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [WPB Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpb-image-widget/) | 100+ | 4/5 (1) | Jul 18, 2026 | 63/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Image Widget free?
Yes. The Image Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is The Image Widget safe to use in 2026?
The Image Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Image Widget?
The Image Widget is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,766 times since it launched in July 2016. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Image Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
The Image Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was The Image Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on November 13, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes The Image Widget?
The Image Widget is developed and maintained by Nik.

### What are the best alternatives to The Image Widget?
The most popular alternatives to The Image Widget are Simple Image Widget (10K+ installs), Image Widget (3K+ installs) and HW Image Widget (1K+ installs).


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