# Gallery Image Captions (GIC)

> Gallery Image Captions (GIC) has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Gallery Image Captions (GIC) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**With GIC, you can display the title, caption, and description image attributes. You can also change/filter the rendering HTML to whatever you want.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 3,967
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+60.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 18, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mark l chaves (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mlchaves/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gallery-image-captions/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | #81 | 354 |
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | #59 | 252 |
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 761 |
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | #45 | 183 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,417 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| gallery | >100 | 4,320 |
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (1,903) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-animation/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (71) | Sep 29, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Widget CSS Classes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-css-classes/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (74) | Nov 12, 2024 | 56/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-css/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Sep 15, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [WP Add Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-add-custom-css/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (89) | Aug 14, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Clear Cache for Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-cache-for-widgets/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Jun 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [WP-SCSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-scss/) | 40K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Mar 2, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 10 | [Visual CSS Style Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer/) | 30K+ | 4.1/5 (90) | Aug 23, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gallery Image Captions (GIC) free?
Yes. Gallery Image Captions (GIC) is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Gallery Image Captions (GIC) safe to use in 2026?
Gallery Image Captions (GIC) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Gallery Image Captions (GIC)?
Gallery Image Captions (GIC) is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,967 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Gallery Image Captions (GIC) work with WordPress 7.1?
Gallery Image Captions (GIC) is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Gallery Image Captions (GIC) need?
Gallery Image Captions (GIC) requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Gallery Image Captions (GIC) last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.0, was released on December 18, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Gallery Image Captions (GIC)?
Gallery Image Captions (GIC) is developed and maintained by mark l chaves.

### What are the best alternatives to Gallery Image Captions (GIC)?
The most popular alternatives to Gallery Image Captions (GIC) are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs).


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