# Vignette

> Vignette has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Vignette shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**A vignette is an effect used in photography. It basically darkens the edges of a photo and is sometimes undesired but in a lot of cases it’s being “added” by using a filter or afterwards using software.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,524
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+35.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 10, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** timseverien (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/timseverien/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/vignette/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [corners](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/corners/) | #1 | 2 |
| [dark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dark/) | #14 | 26 |
| [darken](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/darken/) | #1 | 1 |
| [edges](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/edges/) | #1 | 1 |
| [vignette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vignette/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| corners | >100 | 1,923 |
| dark | >100 | 2,544 |
| darken | #43 | 46 |
| edges | >100 | 2,398 |
| vignette | #22 | 24 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Squircle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/squircle/) | <10 | — | Aug 22, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Vignette safe to use in 2026?
Vignette shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Vignette?
Vignette is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,524 times since it launched in July 2011. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Vignette work with WordPress 7.1?
Vignette is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Vignette last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on July 10, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Vignette?
Vignette is developed and maintained by timseverien.

### What are the best alternatives to Vignette?
The most popular alternatives to Vignette are Squircle (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vignette/ · Generated 2026-10-01 10:56 UTC by PageForge