# Default Image Settings

> Default Image Settings has 500+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Default Image Settings shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Please note that the functionality of this plugin is limited as of WordPress 4.4. As of WordPress 4.4, the user settings have prevalence over the default image settings specified using this plugin. Please refer to Trac…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 5,634
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+11% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 29, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jesper van Engelen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/engelen/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/default-image-settings/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [default](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/default/) | #2 | 25 |
| [default image settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/default-image-settings/) | #1 | 1 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 815 |
| [insert post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insert-post/) | #1 | 4 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | #97 | 734 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| default | >100 | 10,000 |
| default image settings | >100 | 9,218 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| insert post | >100 | 4,707 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Rename default post Labels](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rename-default-post/) | 500+ | 5/5 (5) | Nov 24, 2020 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Default Attributes for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/default-attributes-for-woocommerce/) | 400+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 23, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 4 | [Clean WP Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clean-wp-dashboard/) | 100+ | — | Apr 23, 2009 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Default Quantity for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/default-quantity-for-woocommerce/) | 100+ | 3/5 (4) | May 6, 2025 | 29/100 |
| 6 | [Upload Files by Default When Inserting Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/upload-files-by-default-when-inserting-media/) | 90+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 23, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Default Payment Gateway for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hw-default-payment-gateway-for-woocommerce/) | 80+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 4, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [Automatic Post Date Filler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-post-date-filler/) | 80+ | 5/5 (6) | Apr 30, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Private by Default](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/private-by-default/) | 50+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 7, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [RA – New Post Auto Set Status "Private"](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ra-new-post-auto-set-status-private/) | 50+ | — | May 14, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 11 | [Restore jQuery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restore-jquery/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 2, 2012 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Default Image Settings safe to use in 2026?
Default Image Settings shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Default Image Settings?
Default Image Settings is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,634 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Default Image Settings work with WordPress 7.1?
Default Image Settings is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Default Image Settings last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on November 29, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Default Image Settings?
Default Image Settings is developed and maintained by Jesper van Engelen.

### What are the best alternatives to Default Image Settings?
The most popular alternatives to Default Image Settings are Rename default post Labels (500+ installs), Default Attributes for WooC… (400+ installs) and Clean WP Dashboard (100+ installs).


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