# Replace Image

> Replace Image has 8K+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 65 reviews and 779 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 44/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Replace Image works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 8K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

**The Replace Image plugin adds a button to the Attachment Details screen which allows you to upload or select an image to replace the current image while retaining the URL and attachment ID. This allows you to easily…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 8K+
- **Total downloads:** 124,074
- **Downloads (30 days):** 779 (-2.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 65 reviews
- **Health score:** 44/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.11
- **Last updated:** Aug 12, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WP Zone (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aspengrovestudios/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/replace-image/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | #40 | 815 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | #29 | 900 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | #28 | 727 |
| [overwrite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/overwrite/) | #1 | 4 |
| [replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace/) | #9 | 65 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| overwrite | #55 | 1,611 |
| replace | #58 | 8,049 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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) | Sep 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,002) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 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) | Sep 9, 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 Replace Image free?
Yes. Replace Image is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Replace Image safe to use in 2026?
Replace Image works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 8K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Replace Image?
Replace Image is active on 8K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 124,074 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 779 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Replace Image work with WordPress 7.1?
Replace Image 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 Replace Image last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.11, was released on August 12, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Replace Image?
Replace Image is developed and maintained by WP Zone.

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


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