# Smart Thumbnails GW

> Smart Thumbnails GW has <10 active installs and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Smart Thumbnails GW works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**An intelligent image management plugin that registers custom sizes for each post type and regenerates them only when needed for featured images.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 624
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+8.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.2.3
- **Last updated:** Jun 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mohammadreza Maghsoudipour (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/maghsoudi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-thumbnails-gw/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom sizes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-sizes/) | #2 | 2 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 817 |
| [regenerate thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/regenerate-thumbnails/) | #9 | 11 |
| [thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thumbnail/) | >100 | 158 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,331 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom sizes | >100 | 8,183 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| regenerate thumbnails | #74 | 358 |
| thumbnail | >100 | 4,172 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [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 Smart Thumbnails GW free?
Yes. Smart Thumbnails GW is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Smart Thumbnails GW safe to use in 2026?
Smart Thumbnails GW works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Thumbnails GW?
Smart Thumbnails GW is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 624 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Thumbnails GW work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Thumbnails GW 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.

### What PHP version does Smart Thumbnails GW need?
Smart Thumbnails GW requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smart Thumbnails GW last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.3, was released on June 6, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Smart Thumbnails GW?
Smart Thumbnails GW is developed and maintained by Mohammadreza Maghsoudipour.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart Thumbnails GW?
The most popular alternatives to Smart Thumbnails GW are Simple Image Sizes (60K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-thumbnails-gw/ · Generated 2026-10-06 20:15 UTC by PageForge