Image Widget

77 Quality Score

Active Installs

23/30

At 100,000 active installs and scoring 75/30 for popularity, the plugin has a solid user base but is not among the most widely adopted widget plugins in the directory.

Update Freshness

25/25

The maintenance score is a perfect 100/25, with a fresh update on 2026-04-20 and confirmed compatibility through WordPress 6.7.5, signalling an actively maintained codebase.

User Rating

15/15

A 98 out of 100 rating from 287 reviewers reflects near-universal satisfaction from users who have taken the time to leave feedback.

Support Health

8/15

With 0 support threads opened and 0 resolved, support health sits at 50/15, which is neutral: there is no evidence of unresolved problems, but also no public track record of responsive help.

WP Compatibility

8/15

Compatibility scores 50/15, reflecting that while it is tested with WordPress 6.7.5, no PHP version is declared and the minimum requirement of 3.5 is extremely outdated for modern installations.

Scores higher than 56% of indexed plugins

About

A simple image widget that uses the native WordPress media manager to add image widgets to your site.

Active Installs 100k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-04-20 6:22pm GMT

Requires WordPress 3.5+

Tested Up To 6.7.7

Security History

2 known vulnerabilities, all patched

2 Medium

Most recent: March 17, 2026

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What It Does

Image Widget adds a dedicated widget area to your WordPress site where you can drop images using the native WordPress media manager. It provides a simple sidebar, footer, or any widget-ready location for displaying banners, ads, logos, or promotional graphics without writing code. Each image can be configured with a title, link, and basic sizing options.

Who It's For

This plugin is a good fit for small business owners, bloggers, real estate agents, and nonprofits who need a quick way to place a single image, banner, or call-to-action in a widget area. It works especially well for sites that have not moved fully to block-based widget editors or want a lightweight solution without a full page builder. Users running simple marketing or promotional layouts will get the most value from it.

Who Should Skip It

If your site already uses a block theme with the full site editor, you likely do not need this plugin since the built-in Image block handles the same job in widget areas. Users who need galleries, carousels, lightboxes, or conditional display rules should look at more capable gallery or widget plugins instead.

The Bottom Line

Image Widget is a focused, well-maintained tool that does one thing well, and its near-perfect user rating backs that up. The lack of public support threads is a mild concern, but with an active install base of 100,000 and very recent updates, it remains a reliable choice for simple image widget needs. Skip it only if you need richer features or already work comfortably within the block editor.

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