jqDock Post Thumbs
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.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where jqDock Post Thumbs stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| image | >100 |
| jqDock | #1 |
| jquery | >100 |
| mac | >100 |
| thumbnail | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About jqDock Post Thumbs
From the official readme · v2.0Description
The Dock – as anyone familiar with a Mac knows – is a set of icons that expand when rolled over with the cursor. This plugin
mimics that behavior with WordPress post thumbnails, creating a visually-stunning set of links to other blog posts on any post
or page. New in version 2.0, it can also be used to create an image gallery!
jqDock Post Thumbs can be used to display posts, pages, or custom post types, provided post thumbnails are enabled in the current
theme. It can also be used to display images attached to the current post, or by post ID.
How To Use
[jqdpostthumbs]
This shortcode will create a Dock with five random post thumbnail links.
Control Number of Thumbnails
[jqdpostthumbs qty="10"]
The qty option can be set to any number you like. Your page width will help you determine your maximum. As a point of reference,
a page that is 850px wide with no sidebar looks good at qty="14".
Show Custom Post Type
[jqdpostthumbs type="my-custom-post-type"]
The type option can be set to page, or to the name of any custom post type.
Hide Post Titles (Since 2.0)
[jqdpostthumbs notitle="true"]
Prevent the title of the post from appearing over the thumbnail using this shortcode.
Control Order of Posts (Since 2.0)
[jqdpostthumbs order="ASC" orderby="title"]
Control the order in which post thumbnails are displayed using these options. The only valid choice for order is ASC;
default is DESC. For orderby, you can choose: none, ID, author, title, date, modified, parent, comment_count,
or menu_order; default is rand.
Show Image Gallery (Since 2.0)
[jqdgallery]
Show a random set of 5 image thumbnails attached to the current post, which link to the full size images.
Control Number of Thumbnails
[jqdgallery qty="10"]
Same as with post thumbnails, the qty option can be set to any number you like. Your page width will help you determine your
maximum. As a point of reference, a page that is 850px wide with no sidebar looks good at qty="14".
Show Images From Specific Post (Since 2.0)
[jqdgallery id="10"]
Set the post ID to show images attached to a specific post/page. Defaults to the current post/page.
Hide Image Titles (Since 2.0)
[jqdgallery notitle="true"]
Same as with post thumbnails, prevent the title of the image from appearing over the thumbnail using this shortcode.
Set Image Link Attributes (Since 2.0)
[jqdgallery target="blank" class="my-class" rel="my-rel"]
This may be useful if you want to combine jqDock Image Gallery with a Lightbox plugin that requires a special class or rel.
About This Plugin
For more information about this plugin, visit: http://mynewsitepreview.com/jqdpostthumbs/
To see a live demo, visit: http://mynewsitepreview.com/jqdpostthumbs-wordpress-plugin-live-demo
About jqDock
jqDock, which powers this WordPress plugin, is an awesome jQuery plugin developed by Roger Barrett and inspired by Isaac Rocca’s “iconDock” plugin.
Documentation for jqDock can be found at: http://www.wizzud.com/jqDock/
Installation
- Upload the entire folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Insert the shortcode
[jqdpostthumbs]or[jqdgallery]in any post or page
Changelog
2.0
- Added options to hide title of a post or image.
- Added option to control the order of post thumbnails.
- Added new shortcode to display image attachment thumbs as well as post thumbs.
- Added options to set image link attributes for gallery images.
- Fixed bug that prevented custom jqDock settings from loading correctly.
1.0
- First public release.
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FAQ
jqDock Post Thumbs: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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 60 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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