# jqDock Post Thumbs

> jqDock Post Thumbs has 10+ active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** jqDock Post Thumbs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to create a Mac-like Dock menu with post thumbnail links or an image gallery in any post or page, using a simple shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,301
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (-12.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 14, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shaun Scovil (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sscovil/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/jqdock-post-thumbs/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 820 |
| [jqDock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jqdock/) | #1 | 1 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | >100 | 257 |
| [mac](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mac/) | #1 | 3 |
| [thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thumbnail/) | #100 | 158 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| jqDock | #1 | 2 |
| jquery | >100 | 5,047 |
| mac | >100 | 473 |
| thumbnail | >100 | 4,298 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 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 | 84/100 |
| 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 | 64/100 |
| 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 | 88/100 |
| 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 jqDock Post Thumbs free?
Yes. jqDock Post Thumbs is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is jqDock Post Thumbs safe to use in 2026?
jqDock Post Thumbs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use jqDock Post Thumbs?
jqDock Post Thumbs is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,301 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does jqDock Post Thumbs work with WordPress 7.1?
jqDock Post Thumbs is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was jqDock Post Thumbs last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on November 14, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes jqDock Post Thumbs?
jqDock Post Thumbs is developed and maintained by Shaun Scovil.

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


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