image_src
Social media sites often use the image_src microformat for displaying link thumbnails. This simple plugin adds the image_src rel value to the code of your site. By default, the plugin applies only to singular views and…
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image_src shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (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_src stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| image_src | #5 |
| microformats | #42 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About image_src
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Social media sites often use the image_src microformat for displaying link thumbnails. This simple plugin adds the image_src rel value to the code of your site. By default, the plugin applies only to singular views and it uses the featured image. It only applies when an image is available. The '@image_src' filter hook allows for image customization and/or extending the plugin to other views.
Installation
Requires PHP 5.3+
- Upload to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate through the Plugins menu in WordPress
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image_src: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is image_src free?
Yes. image_src is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is image_src safe to use in 2026?
image_src shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use image_src?
image_src is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,412 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.
Does image_src work with WordPress 7.1?
image_src is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was image_src last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 14, 2013 (14 years ago).
Who makes image_src?
image_src is developed and maintained by ryanve.
What are the best alternatives to image_src?
The most popular alternatives to image_src are Custom Image_Src (100+ installs) and FetenWeb image_src Metatag (20+ installs).
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