# WP Gif Resizer

> WP Gif Resizer has 30+ active installs, a 2/5 rating from 1 reviews and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 22/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Gif Resizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 22/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allow WordPress to generate animated thumbnail from GIF files, instead of static files.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 3,569
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+25.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 22/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 26, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kappuccino (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kappuccino/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-gif-resizer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animated gif](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animated-gif/) | #2 | 3 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 818 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animated gif | >100 | 189 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | 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 |
| 3 | [Son of GIFV](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/son-of-gifv/) | 10+ | — | Oct 6, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Gif Resizer safe to use in 2026?
WP Gif Resizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 22/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Gif Resizer?
WP Gif Resizer is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,569 times since it launched in February 2016. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Gif Resizer work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Gif Resizer is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Gif Resizer last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.1, was released on January 26, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes WP Gif Resizer?
WP Gif Resizer is developed and maintained by kappuccino.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Gif Resizer?
The most popular alternatives to WP Gif Resizer are WP GIF Uploader (1K+ installs) and Son of GIFV (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-gif-resizer/ · Generated 2026-10-11 12:24 UTC by PageForge