Meks Simple Flickr Widget
Quickly display your Flickr photos inside WordPress widget.
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Meks Simple Flickr Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Proven at scale on 20K+ active sites
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Meks Simple Flickr Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| flickr | #14 |
| photos | >100 |
| photostream | #3 |
| sidebar | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 3 reviews
About Meks Simple Flickr Widget
From the official readme · v1.3Description
Quickly display your Flickr photos inside WordPress widget. No authorization required (only provide your user id).
Features
- No authorization required (only provide your user id)
- Support both user Flickr users and Flickr groups
- Change thumbnail size
- Caching system integrated for better performance
Simple Flickr Widget plugin is created by Meks
Live example?
You can see Simple Flickr Widget live example on our Voice theme demo website
Installation
- Upload meks-simple-flickr-widget.zip to plugins via WordPress admin panel or upload unzipped folder to your wp-content/plugins/ folder
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress
- Go to Appearance -> Widgets to add and setup the widget
Changelog
1.3
- WP 6.3 compatibility tested
- Patched a minor security issue
1.2
- WP 5.8 compatibility
1.1.4
- Added notification for meks plugins
1.1.3
- Added an option to randomize photos on display
- Added support for websites using https protocol
- Improved: Now you can use “0” (zero) as height value to enable “auto” height for photos
1.1.2
- Full compatibility with WordPress 4.3
1.1
- Added support for Flickr group feeds
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FAQ
Meks Simple Flickr Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Meks Simple Flickr Widget free?
Yes. Meks Simple Flickr Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Meks Simple Flickr Widget safe to use in 2026?
Meks Simple Flickr Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Meks Simple Flickr Widget?
Meks Simple Flickr Widget is active on 20K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 412,799 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 859 times in the last 30 days.
Does Meks Simple Flickr Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Meks Simple Flickr Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Meks Simple Flickr Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on July 29, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Meks Simple Flickr Widget?
Meks Simple Flickr Widget is developed and maintained by Meks.
What are the best alternatives to Meks Simple Flickr Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Meks Simple Flickr Widget are Photonic Gallery & Lightbox… (10K+ installs), Album Gallery for Flickr (4K+ installs) and Album Photostream Flickr Ga… (1K+ installs).
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