# KCPT Fading Image Widget

> KCPT Fading Image Widget has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** KCPT Fading Image Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**A simple image widget, you can set a url for the image to link to upon click. You can also specify a title, and a 2nd image which the 1st image will fade into on mouse hover.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,196
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+42.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.5
- **Last updated:** Jun 21, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Fastmover (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fastmover/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/kcpt-fading-image-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 815 |
| [image widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-widget/) | #19 | 23 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| image widget | >100 | 6,945 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 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) | Sep 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,002) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 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) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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 KCPT Fading Image Widget free?
Yes. KCPT Fading Image Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is KCPT Fading Image Widget safe to use in 2026?
KCPT Fading Image Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use KCPT Fading Image Widget?
KCPT Fading Image Widget is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,196 times since it launched in November 2014. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does KCPT Fading Image Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
KCPT Fading Image Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was KCPT Fading Image Widget last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.5, was released on June 21, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes KCPT Fading Image Widget?
KCPT Fading Image Widget is developed and maintained by Fastmover.

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


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