# Use the Attachment Image!

> Use the Attachment Image! has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Use the Attachment Image! shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Use the Attachment Image! allows the first attachment image associated with a post to be displayed nearly anywhere on a blog, simply by adding a special function to a loop. This plugin is a perfect compliment for…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 5,394
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+38.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.02
- **Last updated:** Apr 9, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tom Lany (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tomthewebmaster/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/use-the-attachment-image/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [attachment image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attachment-image/) | #1 | 1 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 817 |
| [magazine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/magazine/) | #17 | 34 |
| [thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thumbnail/) | #80 | 158 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| attachment image | >100 | 2,488 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| magazine | >100 | 518 |
| thumbnail | >100 | 4,228 |

## Version adoption

- 1.02: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Use the Attachment Image! free?
Yes. Use the Attachment Image! is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Use the Attachment Image! safe to use in 2026?
Use the Attachment Image! shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Use the Attachment Image!?
Use the Attachment Image! is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,394 times since it launched in February 2010. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Use the Attachment Image! work with WordPress 7.1?
Use the Attachment Image! is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Use the Attachment Image! last updated?
The latest version, 1.02, was released on April 9, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Use the Attachment Image!?
Use the Attachment Image! is developed and maintained by Tom Lany.


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