Imsanity vs Alewb Image Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Alewb Image Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Imsanity leads in active installations (200K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Imsanity has accumulated 4.5M+ total downloads while Alewb Image Widget has 5.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Imsanity | Alewb Image Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 291 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5M+ | ◄ | 5.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Age | 15 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9.0 | 1.2 |
Rating
4.9/5Imsanity
►Alewb Image Widget5/5
Total Reviews
291Imsanity
◄Alewb Image Widget1
Active Installs
200K+Imsanity
◄Alewb Image Widget30
Total Downloads
4.5M+Imsanity
◄Alewb Image Widget5.6K+
Support Resolution
50%Imsanity
Alewb Image WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoImsanity
◄Alewb Image Widget12 years ago
First Released
2011Imsanity
Alewb Image Widget2012
Age
15 yearsImsanity
Alewb Image Widget14 years
WP Requires
6.6+Imsanity
Alewb Image Widget3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Imsanity
Alewb Image Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeImsanity
Alewb Image WidgetFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Imsanity
Alewb Image Widget1.2
Rating Breakdown
Imsanity
4.9/5(291 reviews)
5
95%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%
Alewb Image Widget
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Imsanity Reviews
by robertgray
It works
It just works 🙂
by edgarro
The best!
Very, very useful.
by Topher
Perfect
This plugin does exactly what it says. It also works with WebP, so combined with Cimo you have a perfect scenario for a health media library.
Alewb Image Widget Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Imsanity or Alewb Image Widget more popular?
Imsanity has 200K+ active installations while Alewb Image Widget has 30. Imsanity is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Imsanity or Alewb Image Widget?
Imsanity has a 4.9/5 rating from 291 reviews, while Alewb Image Widget has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Imsanity and Alewb Image Widget free?
Imsanity is free and Alewb Image Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Imsanity or Alewb Image Widget?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Imsanity was last updated 1 month ago and Alewb Image Widget was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.