WP Gif Resizer
This plugin allow WordPress to generate animated thumbnail from GIF files, instead of static files.
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.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (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 WP Gif Resizer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| animated gif | >100 |
| image | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2 from 1 reviews
About WP Gif Resizer
From the official readme · v0.0.1Description
This plugin allow WordPress to generate animated thumbnail from GIF files, instead of static files.
This plugin uses image magick convert to generate smaller gif, your server needs to have it. A check
is done during activation, so if you do not have acces to convert this plugin will do nothing.
Installation
Install this plugin as any other plugins
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/wp-gif-resizerdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Next GIF uploaded will use this plugin
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Best WP Gif Resizer alternatives
All animated gif plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WP GIF Uploader – Animated GIF Upload and Thumbnails
Upload animated GIFs and keep the animation in every thumbnail WordPress generates, instead…
|
1K+ |
| 3 |
Son of GIFV
Convert animated GIFs to GIFV format
|
10+ |
FAQ
WP Gif Resizer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
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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