Images Visibility Control
The Images Visibility Control plugin lets you easily hide or show featured images and post content images across your WordPress site. To configure the plugin, go to Settings > Images Visibility Control.
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Images Visibility Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Images Visibility Control stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disable images | >100 |
| featured image | >100 |
| hide images | >100 |
| hide thumbnails | >100 |
| post image | >100 |
About Images Visibility Control
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
The Images Visibility Control plugin lets you easily hide or show featured images and post content images across your WordPress site. To configure the plugin, go to Settings > Images Visibility Control.
You can choose to:
* Hide images from all posts (including custom post types)
* Hide images from all pages
* Hide all images from frontpage (logos, featured images, content images, etc.)
* Hide all images on the site (logos, featured images, content images, etc.)
Features
- Hide featured images and post content images from all single posts (including CPTs)
- Hide images from all single pages
- Hide all images across the entire site (logos, thumbnails, media images, etc.)
- Easy settings panel under Settings → Images Visibility Control
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/enable-disable-wp-imagesor install the plugin through the WordPress plugin repository. - Activate the plugin via the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to
Settings > Images Visibility Controlto configure the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How can I hide images from all posts or pages?
Go to Settings > Images Visibility Control, then check the appropriate option to hide images from posts or pages.
Can I hide all images on the site including logos and thumbnails?
Yes. Enable the “Hide all images” setting and it will apply site-wide, overriding the other options.
Will this affect SEO or image loading speed?
Images are hidden using CSS. They’re still loaded in the DOM but not visible to users. For SEO-related image handling, consider using dedicated SEO/image optimization plugins.
Changelog
1.2.1
- Updated contributor name
1.2.0
- Renaming the plugin from “Hide Show Images” to “Images Control Visibility”
1.1.0
- Renaming the plugin from “Hide Show WP Images” to “Hide Show Images”
1.0.1
- Fixed mismatch text domain.
- Fixed issues.
1.0.0
- First stable version of the plugin.
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FAQ
Images Visibility Control: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Images Visibility Control free?
Yes. Images Visibility Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Images Visibility Control safe to use in 2026?
Images Visibility Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Images Visibility Control?
Images Visibility Control is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 510 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.
Does Images Visibility Control work with WordPress 7.1?
Images Visibility Control is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Images Visibility Control need?
Images Visibility Control requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Images Visibility Control last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on August 13, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Images Visibility Control?
Images Visibility Control is developed and maintained by Anis.
What are the best alternatives to Images Visibility Control?
The most popular alternatives to Images Visibility Control are Disable Thumbnails, Thresho… (1K+ installs).
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