# Picturefill.WP

> Picturefill.WP has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Picturefill.WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**A Wordpress plugin to use picturefill.js to load responsive/retina images, mimicking the proposed HTML5 picture spec.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 9,932
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+45.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.5
- **Last updated:** Aug 3, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kylereicks (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kylereicks/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/picturefillwp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 908 |
| [picturefill](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/picturefill/) | #2 | 3 |
| [responsive images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-images/) | #11 | 18 |
| [retina](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/retina/) | #7 | 12 |
| [retina images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/retina-images/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| picturefill | #6 | 9 |
| responsive images | >100 | 5,333 |
| retina | >100 | 293 |
| retina images | >100 | 227 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autoptimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize/) | 800K+ | 4.7/5 (1,428) | Sep 26, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [WebP Express](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-express/) | 300K+ | 4.4/5 (162) | Jun 19, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [Modern Image Formats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-uploads/) | 100K+ | 3.5/5 (25) | Aug 26, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Aug 27, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [Media Cleaner: Delete Unused Images & Clean Your Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Image Sizes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-image-sizes/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (91) | Aug 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Image Placeholders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dominant-color-images/) | 60K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Aug 26, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [Enhanced Responsive Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-sizes/) | 50K+ | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picturefill.WP free?
Yes. Picturefill.WP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Picturefill.WP safe to use in 2026?
Picturefill.WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Picturefill.WP?
Picturefill.WP is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,932 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Picturefill.WP work with WordPress 7.1?
Picturefill.WP is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Picturefill.WP last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.5, was released on August 3, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Picturefill.WP?
Picturefill.WP is developed and maintained by kylereicks.

### What are the best alternatives to Picturefill.WP?
The most popular alternatives to Picturefill.WP are Autoptimize (800K+ installs), WebP Express (300K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).


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