# SB Uploader

> SB Uploader has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 108 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SB Uploader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**I originally wrote this for a client as a way to get company logos to appear inside WordPress posts… easy you say huh? What about if we were dealing with people who had no idea what to do when looking at the standard…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 15,470
- **Downloads (30 days):** 108 (+21.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 4.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 17, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sean Barton (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/seanbarton/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sb-uploader/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [feature image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feature-image/) | #1 | 4 |
| [resize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/resize/) | #35 | 62 |
| [sb uploader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sb-uploader/) | #1 | 1 |
| [timthumb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/timthumb/) | #1 | 1 |
| [uploader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/uploader/) | #3 | 16 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| feature image | >100 | 10,000 |
| resize | >100 | 1,218 |
| sb uploader | #2 | 2 |
| timthumb | #21 | 44 |
| uploader | >100 | 905 |

## Version adoption

- 4.8: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Term Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/term-thumbnails/) | 10+ | — | Sep 18, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Gutenberg Blocks – Feature Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feature-box/) | 10+ | — | Jun 16, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Thumbnail RecentPost](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thumbnail-recent-post/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 31, 2014 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SB Uploader safe to use in 2026?
SB Uploader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SB Uploader?
SB Uploader is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,470 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 108 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SB Uploader work with WordPress 7.1?
SB Uploader is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SB Uploader last updated?
The latest version, 4.8, was released on September 17, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes SB Uploader?
SB Uploader is developed and maintained by Sean Barton.

### What are the best alternatives to SB Uploader?
The most popular alternatives to SB Uploader are Term Thumbnails (10+ installs), Gutenberg Blocks (10+ installs) and Thumbnail RecentPost (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sb-uploader/ · Generated 2026-10-12 09:04 UTC by PageForge