Vignette
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.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Vignette stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| corners | >100 |
| dark | >100 |
| darken | #43 |
| edges | >100 |
| vignette | #22 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Vignette
From the official readme · v0.1Description
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.
Features
- Multiple sizes and opacity’s of vignettes
- Easy configurable
- Does not interfere with other page elements such as buttons
- Should work with all plugins
Enjoy your vignette!
Installation
- Install the directory in the wp-content/plugins folder
- Activate the plugin
- Change the settings (if needed)
You’re all done!
Screenshots
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Best Vignette alternatives
All corners plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Squircle
Add custom corner shapes (squircle, bevel, scoop, notch) to Elementor elements directly…
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<10 |
FAQ
Vignette: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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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