# Remove Image Links

> Remove Image Links has 800+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 13 reviews and 181 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Remove Image Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Right now, all over the internet there are people clicking on images on WordPress sites for no purpose. Why?**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 22,681
- **Downloads (30 days):** 181 (+31.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 13 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 1, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Luke Mlsna (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bitacre/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/remove-image-links/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 818 |
| [link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link/) | #33 | 272 |
| [links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/links/) | #31 | 422 |
| [picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/picture/) | #9 | 79 |
| [remove](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove/) | #18 | 106 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| link | >100 | 10,000 |
| links | >100 | 10,000 |
| picture | >100 | 1,866 |
| remove | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 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) | Oct 7, 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 Remove Image Links free?
Yes. Remove Image Links is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Remove Image Links safe to use in 2026?
Remove Image Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Remove Image Links?
Remove Image Links is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 22,681 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 181 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Remove Image Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Remove Image Links is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Remove Image Links last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on January 1, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Remove Image Links?
Remove Image Links is developed and maintained by Luke Mlsna.

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


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