Image Parallax
Upload the layers of your image, and create a parallax effect !
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Image Parallax shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Image Parallax stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| 3d | >100 |
| image | >100 |
| parallax | >100 |
| picture | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 4 reviews
About Image Parallax
From the official readme · v2.1Description
Upload the layers of your image, and create a parallax effect !
It works great on smart devices too !
The first step is to create with your favorite picture editing software (Photoshop, GIMP…) an independent image for each ground composing your image. All these layers shall be the same size, and should be in .png format as they are meant to include transparency areas.
Then, on your post editing page in WordPress, click the Insert Media button, and (the same way you would create a gallery) upload your layers under the Create Parallax item. Reorganise the layers if needed, from the background to the front.
You can finally configure the animation (calibrate, invert, limit, scalar, friction), and publish !
There is some examples on the plugin page.
It uses parallax.js by Matthew Wagerfield.
Installation
- Upload
image-parallaxto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Create a .png file for each layer
- Create an effect, upload your layers, and publish !
Changelog
Improved CSS
2.1
Improved CSS
2.0
New version, now using a media type instead of a post type ! Compatible with WP3.9 !
1.3
Solved the size issue !
Updated the demo link.
1.2
Fixed the issues with post-thumbnails support.
1.1
Updated functions, moved to classes, cleaned the code…
Also fixed the funny opacity problem in the background.
1.0
Waiting for feed back !
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FAQ
Image Parallax: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Image Parallax free?
Yes. Image Parallax is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Image Parallax safe to use in 2026?
Image Parallax shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Image Parallax?
Image Parallax is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,792 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.
Does Image Parallax work with WordPress 7.1?
Image Parallax is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Image Parallax last updated?
The latest version, 2.1, was released on June 16, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Image Parallax?
Image Parallax is developed and maintained by WebMaestro.Fr.
What are the best alternatives to Image Parallax?
The most popular alternatives to Image Parallax are Panorama (2K+ installs), Easy 3D Viewer (1K+ installs) and 3D Viewer Block (1K+ installs).
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