# Image Shortcake

> Image Shortcake has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Image Shortcake shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,119
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+74.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 27, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Daniel Bachhuber (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danielbachhuber/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/image-shortcake/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 903 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | >100 | 202 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [WebP Express](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-express/) | 300K+ | 4.4/5 (161) | Jun 19, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,002) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Modern Image Formats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-uploads/) | 100K+ | 3.5/5 (25) | Aug 26, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Aug 27, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [Media Cleaner: Clean your WordPress!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Sep 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 8 | [Image Placeholders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dominant-color-images/) | 60K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Aug 26, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Image Sizes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-image-sizes/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (91) | Aug 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [Enhanced Responsive Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-sizes/) | 50K+ | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Image Shortcake safe to use in 2026?
Image Shortcake shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Image Shortcake?
Image Shortcake is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,119 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Image Shortcake work with WordPress 7.1?
Image Shortcake is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Image Shortcake last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.0, was released on August 27, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Image Shortcake?
Image Shortcake is developed and maintained by Daniel Bachhuber.

### What are the best alternatives to Image Shortcake?
The most popular alternatives to Image Shortcake are Autoptimize (800K+ installs), WebP Express (300K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).


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