Shrinkwrap Images
Add a protective coating onto your images to discourage downloading.
Use with caution
Shrinkwrap Images works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (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 Shrinkwrap Images stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| anti-piracy | #1 |
| image | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 from 7 reviews
About Shrinkwrap Images
From the official readme · v1.3.2Description
This plugin will automatically add a tiny, invisible image on top of all of the images in your site. If a visitor right-clicks on one of your images, and selects “Save to Disk”, they will download the clear tiny image instead of the image that appears. If they select “Copy Image”, they will copy the clear tiny image instead of the image that appears.
You shouldn’t notice any slowdown on your site after installing the plugin; it has a very low profile.
In no way does the plugin claim to prevent downloads entirely; it is merely an added protective measure for your images.
Usage
- If someone right-clicks on an image on your site, and selects Dowwnload Image or Open in New Tab etc., the plugin will return a 10×10 blank gif image.
Localization
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Installation
- Install the plugin through the Install Plugins interface or by uploading the
shrinkwrap_imagesfolder to your/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the Shrinkwrap Images plugin.
3, That’s it! Any image on your site is now coated with a clear, protective layer 🙂
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin prevent image downloads?
No. It is just a preventative step for image authors who want to do whatever they can to prevent downloads.
My images arent getting shrinkwrapped!
If your images are in a slider, make sure they link to “none” in your slider’s settings. Otherwise, let me know and I’ll take a look. There are many scenarios that may be overriding the plugin’s behavior.
Why did you make this plugin?
At my WordCamp Rochester 2017 talk, WordPress for Artists, I was asked if there were any plugins that could do this. Not finding one, I set about writing one myself.
Changelog
Make sure you get the latest version.
1.3.3
- Tested up to WP verrsion 6.8.1
1.3.2
- Tested up to WP version 6.6.2
1.3.1
- Tested up to WP version 6.5.
1.3
- Tested up to WP version 6.1.3.
- Ignores images embedded via Base64, e.g. the flags in the Polylang plugin.
- Cleaner css
1.2.9
- Ignores images with a .gif extension, which are rarely if ever used for photos or artwork. Some add-ons use gifs for spacing and shrinkwrapping them can cause layout problems.
1.2.8
- Tested up to WP version 6.0.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
Best Shrinkwrap Images alternatives
All anti-piracy plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Fakeblock
With less than 10 active installs, Fakeblock is the OC WordPress community's privacy…
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<10 |
FAQ
Shrinkwrap Images: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Shrinkwrap Images free?
Yes. Shrinkwrap Images is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Shrinkwrap Images safe to use in 2026?
Shrinkwrap Images works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Shrinkwrap Images?
Shrinkwrap Images is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,466 times since it launched in December 2017. It was downloaded 189 times in the last 30 days.
Does Shrinkwrap Images work with WordPress 7.1?
Shrinkwrap Images is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Shrinkwrap Images last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on May 22, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Shrinkwrap Images?
Shrinkwrap Images is developed and maintained by Ben Dunkle.
What are the best alternatives to Shrinkwrap Images?
The most popular alternatives to Shrinkwrap Images are Fakeblock (<10 installs).
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