# WP GIF Uploader – Animated GIF Upload and Thumbnails

> WP GIF Uploader has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 726 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 73/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** WP GIF Uploader is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

**Upload animated GIFs and keep the animation in every thumbnail WordPress generates, instead of a still first frame.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 15,555
- **Downloads (30 days):** 726 (-17.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 73/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** GrandPlugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/grandplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gif-uploader-wp-grandplugins/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animated gif](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animated-gif/) | #1 | 3 |
| [gif](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gif/) | #3 | 16 |
| [gif animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gif-animation/) | #1 | 1 |
| [gif upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gif-upload/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress gif](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-gif/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animated gif | #1 | 189 |
| gif | #1 | 973 |
| gif animation | #1 | 181 |
| gif upload | #1 | 864 |
| wordpress gif | #1 | 953 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [WP Gif Resizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-gif-resizer/) | 30+ | 2/5 (1) | Jan 26, 2016 | 22/100 |
| 3 | [Son of GIFV](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/son-of-gifv/) | 10+ | — | Oct 6, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP GIF Uploader free?
Yes. WP GIF Uploader is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP GIF Uploader safe to use in 2026?
WP GIF Uploader is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP GIF Uploader?
WP GIF Uploader is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,555 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 726 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP GIF Uploader work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP GIF Uploader up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does WP GIF Uploader need?
WP GIF Uploader requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP GIF Uploader last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on September 8, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes WP GIF Uploader?
WP GIF Uploader is developed and maintained by GrandPlugins.

### What are the best alternatives to WP GIF Uploader?
The most popular alternatives to WP GIF Uploader are WP Gif Resizer (30+ installs) and Son of GIFV (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gif-uploader-wp-grandplugins/ · Generated 2026-10-11 10:24 UTC by PageForge