# Image Flicker

> Image Flicker has 30+ active installs and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Image Flicker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**The Image Flicker plugin allows you to embed a changing image anywhere in your site. Rotate through a different banner advertisment every ten seconds, for example, or maybe have a little box in your sidebar that flicks…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 15,281
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+26% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 16, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** samwilson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/samwilson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/image-flicker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 820 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 918 |
| [slides](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slides/) | #8 | 29 |
| [slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshow/) | #91 | 213 |
| [slideshows](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slideshows/) | #3 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| slides | >100 | 2,272 |
| slideshow | >100 | 731 |
| slideshows | >100 | 731 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Imsanity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imsanity/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (292) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [reSmush.it : The original free image compressor and optimizer plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/resmushit-image-optimizer/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (165) | Aug 20, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-widget/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (287) | Apr 20, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [Menu Image, Icons made easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-image/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (123) | Jul 20, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Featured Image from URL (FIFU)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-image-from-url/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (264) | Oct 7, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 9 | [ImageMagick Engine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imagemagick-engine/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (16) | Aug 19, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Image Sizes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-image-sizes/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (91) | Aug 17, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Image Flicker safe to use in 2026?
Image Flicker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Image Flicker?
Image Flicker is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,281 times since it launched in October 2007. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Image Flicker work with WordPress 7.1?
Image Flicker is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Image Flicker last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on March 16, 2009 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Image Flicker?
Image Flicker is developed and maintained by samwilson.

### What are the best alternatives to Image Flicker?
The most popular alternatives to Image Flicker are Imsanity (200K+ installs), Firelight Lightbox (200K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).


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