Auto Smart Thumbnails vs Face Detection (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, Auto Smart Thumbnails has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (60 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Auto Smart Thumbnails has accumulated 4.8K+ total downloads while Face Detection has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Auto Smart Thumbnails | Face Detection | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 60 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.8K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2018 | |
| Age | 7 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.4 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.3/5Auto Smart Thumbnails
◄Face DetectionN/A
Total Reviews
6Auto Smart Thumbnails
◄Face Detection0
Active Installs
60Auto Smart Thumbnails
◄Face Detection10
Total Downloads
4.8K+Auto Smart Thumbnails
◄Face Detection1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AAuto Smart Thumbnails
Face DetectionN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoAuto Smart Thumbnails
◄Face Detection6 years ago
First Released
2019Auto Smart Thumbnails
Face Detection2018
Age
7 yearsAuto Smart Thumbnails
Face Detection8 years
WP Requires
3.8+Auto Smart Thumbnails
Face Detectionfalse+
PHP Requires
7.0+Auto Smart Thumbnails
Face Detectionfalse+
Business Model
FreeAuto Smart Thumbnails
Face DetectionFree
Latest Version
1.1.4Auto Smart Thumbnails
Face Detection1.0
Rating Breakdown
Auto Smart Thumbnails
4.3/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%
Face Detection
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Auto Smart Thumbnails or Face Detection more popular?
Auto Smart Thumbnails has 60 active installations while Face Detection has 10. Auto Smart Thumbnails is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Auto Smart Thumbnails or Face Detection?
Auto Smart Thumbnails has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Face Detection has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Auto Smart Thumbnails and Face Detection free?
Auto Smart Thumbnails is free and Face Detection is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Auto Smart Thumbnails or Face Detection?
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?
Auto Smart Thumbnails was last updated 4 years ago and Face Detection was last updated 6 years ago.
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