KCPT Fading Image Widget
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.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where KCPT Fading Image Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| image | >100 |
| image widget | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About KCPT Fading Image Widget
From the official readme · v0.0.5Description
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.
Installation
- Unzip files.
- Upload the folder into your plugins directory.
- Activate the plugin.
- Add new shortcodes based on your needs.
- Have fun!
Changelog
0.0.5
- Fixed buttons not working when you first add the widget to the screen
0.0.3
- Disabled Fade feature if both images aren’t specified
- Image 2 will take place of image 1 if it is omitted.
0.0.2
- Added css to fade image 1 out, while fading image 2 in
- Added conditional in PHP to only output the CSS for this widget once, in case there are more than 1 widget on the page.
0.0.1
- Initial Version
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FAQ
KCPT Fading Image Widget: quick answers
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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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