# Flickr API

> Flickr API has 20+ active installs, a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Flickr API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**The Flickr API plugin provides tools for displaying your flickr galleries, sets, photostream or favourites and more using a shortcode in posts and pages or as a widget. You can choose the size of image you want, whether…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 9,259
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (-6.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.9
- **Last updated:** Jul 24, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Robert O'Rourke (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sanchothefat/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/flickr-api/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [flickr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/flickr/) | #24 | 63 |
| [galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/galleries/) | #18 | 32 |
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 767 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 918 |
| [photos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photos/) | #63 | 127 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| flickr | >100 | 335 |
| galleries | >100 | 4,421 |
| gallery | >100 | 4,422 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| photos | >100 | 3,558 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Meks Simple Flickr Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-simple-flickr-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Jul 29, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 2 | [Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/photonic/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (193) | Sep 24, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 3 | [Album Gallery for Flickr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flickr-album-gallery/) | 4K+ | 3.9/5 (86) | Aug 10, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [Album Photostream Flickr Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-flickr-gallery/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (21) | Aug 20, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 5 | [TZ Flickr Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tz-flickr-widget/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2015 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Quick Flickr Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-flickr-widget/) | 400+ | 3/5 (2) | Jul 25, 2012 | 28/100 |
| 7 | [External URL Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/external-url-featured-image/) | 300+ | 3.9/5 (8) | Sep 27, 2020 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Responsive Flickr Slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobile-friendly-flickr-slideshow/) | 200+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Feb 21, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Remote Media Libraries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remote-medias-lite/) | 200+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 3, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Flickr Photo Album](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tantan-flickr/) | 100+ | 1/5 (2) | Apr 9, 2009 | 20/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flickr API free?
Yes. Flickr API is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Flickr API safe to use in 2026?
Flickr API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Flickr API?
Flickr API is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,259 times since it launched in October 2011. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Flickr API work with WordPress 7.1?
Flickr API is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Flickr API last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.9, was released on July 24, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Flickr API?
Flickr API is developed and maintained by Robert O'Rourke.

### What are the best alternatives to Flickr API?
The most popular alternatives to Flickr API are Meks Simple Flickr Widget (10K+ installs), Photonic Gallery & Lightbox… (10K+ installs) and Album Gallery for Flickr (4K+ installs).


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