# Best Animated Gif Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 animated gif plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: WP GIF Uploader, WP Gif Resizer, Son of GIFV.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP GIF Uploader – Animated GIF Upload and Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gif-uploader-wp-grandplugins/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 8, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [WP Gif Resizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-gif-resizer/) | 30+ | 2/5 (1) | Jan 26, 2016 | 22/100 |
| 3 | [Son of GIFV](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/son-of-gifv/) | 10+ | — | Oct 6, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular animated gif plugin for WordPress?
WP GIF Uploader – Animated GIF Upload and Thumbnails is the most popular animated gif plugin with 1K+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many animated gif plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “animated gif” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these animated gif plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 animated gif plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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