# Taghound Media Tagger

> Taghound Media Tagger has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Taghound Media Tagger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Automatically tag and search images in your media library using Clarifai's object recognition API.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 4,082
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+22.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 2, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9+, PHP 5.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Josh Larson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jplhomer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/taghound-media-tagger/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [deep learning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/deep-learning/) | #1 | 3 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 906 |
| [media gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-gallery/) | #3 | 11 |
| [neural network](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/neural-network/) | #1 | 2 |
| [tagging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tagging/) | #7 | 30 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| deep learning | #84 | 90 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| media gallery | >100 | 2,039 |
| neural network | #29 | 29 |
| tagging | >100 | 536 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [JS Crop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/js-crop/) | 40+ | — | Aug 10, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 3 | [Pic Tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pic-tag/) | 30+ | — | Mar 24, 2026 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taghound Media Tagger free?
Yes. Taghound Media Tagger is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Taghound Media Tagger safe to use in 2026?
Taghound Media Tagger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Taghound Media Tagger?
Taghound Media Tagger is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,082 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Taghound Media Tagger work with WordPress 7.1?
Taghound Media Tagger is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Taghound Media Tagger need?
Taghound Media Tagger requires PHP 5.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Taghound Media Tagger last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on December 2, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Taghound Media Tagger?
Taghound Media Tagger is developed and maintained by Josh Larson.

### What are the best alternatives to Taghound Media Tagger?
The most popular alternatives to Taghound Media Tagger are JS Crop (40+ installs) and Pic Tag (30+ installs).


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