# Recent Photos

> Recent Photos has 50+ active installs and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Recent Photos shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Recent Photos Plugin provides with a widget to display n numbers of recent photos from the media library in the sidebar. The display can be customized through custom css or integrated in main style sheet file. Also…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 10,431
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 29, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.9.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hemant Nandrajog (instruite) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/instruite/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/recent-photos/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [photos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photos/) | #37 | 125 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |
| [thickbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thickbox/) | #3 | 8 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,309 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| photos | >100 | 3,303 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| thickbox | >100 | 145 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [FancyBox for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancybox-for-wordpress/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (92) | Aug 7, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Meks Simple Flickr Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-simple-flickr-widget/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Jul 29, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [Image Optimizer by 10web – Image Optimizer and Compression plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-optimizer-wd/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (54) | Nov 13, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 4 | [User Photo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-photo/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 42/100 |
| 5 | [WooCommerce Product Image Flipper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-product-image-flipper/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (28) | Nov 26, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [Social Photo Fetcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-photo-fetcher/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (12) | May 21, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 7 | [WoowGallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woowgallery/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Sep 2, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [Cincopa video and media plug-in](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/video-playlist-and-gallery-plugin/) | 1K+ | 2.8/5 (26) | Jul 28, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Right Click Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-right-click-images/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 12, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Gallery for Google Photos – share your albums right on your site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-google-photos/) | 1K+ | 2.7/5 (6) | Oct 6, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Recent Photos safe to use in 2026?
Recent Photos shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Recent Photos?
Recent Photos is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,431 times since it launched in March 2010. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Recent Photos work with WordPress 7.1?
Recent Photos is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Recent Photos last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.2, was released on March 29, 2010 (17 years ago).

### Who makes Recent Photos?
Recent Photos is developed and maintained by Hemant Nandrajog (instruite).

### What are the best alternatives to Recent Photos?
The most popular alternatives to Recent Photos are FancyBox for WordPress (30K+ installs), Meks Simple Flickr Widget (20K+ installs) and Image Optimizer by 10web (3K+ installs).


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