Replace Image
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…
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.
- Loved by users — 4.6/5 from 65 reviews
- 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 & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Replace Image stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| image | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| overwrite | #55 |
| replace | #58 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 from 65 reviews
About Replace Image
From the official readme · v1.1.11Description
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 swap in an updated version of an image without having to re-select it in theme settings pages, post/page content, or anywhere else where it might be referenced.
Important: Disable your browser’s cache and any WordPress caching plugins before use; otherwise, the plugin may appear not to work. See Tools > Replace Image for instructions.
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Installation
- Click “Plugins” > “Add New” in the WordPress admin menu.
- Search for “Replace Image”.
- Click “Install Now”.
- Click “Activate Plugin”.
Alternatively, you can manually upload the plugin to your wp-content/plugins directory.
Frequently asked questions
I tried to replace an image but nothing happened.
Your browser is likely still caching the old image. Try doing a hard refresh (Ctrl + F5 on Windows, Apple + R / Command + R on Mac) while viewing the page on the frontend. Note that the backend seems to retain cached image thumbnails even after a hard refresh.
Changelog
= 1.1.11
* Add permissions check on image to be replaced
* Don’t show Replace Image button on images that the user isn’t allowed to replace
= 1.1.10
* Fix Missing Version Parameter in Asset URLs: This oversight could potentially lead to caching problems in browsers upon plugin updates.
= 1.1.9
* Fix: Image replacement may not work in some browsers
1.1.8
- Add “Replace With AI Image” button
1.1.7
- Updated links, author, changed branding to WP Zone
- Updated tested up to
- Removed donation links,
- Added aspengrovestudios as contributor
- Updated banner and icon
1.1.6
- Plugin now deletes files associated with the old image prior to replacement
1.1.5
- Fixed non-critical PHP warning
1.1.3
- Fixed undefined offset error per https://wordpress.org/support/topic/undefined-index-0-on-line-100-mainfile?replies=1
1.1.1
- Added support for image replacement where the image file being replaced doesn’t exist
- Removed anonymous functions
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Replace Image: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
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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