Better image sizes vs StagTools (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Better image sizes

Better image sizes

5(5)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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StagTools

StagTools

5(5)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Better image sizes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Better image sizes has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while StagTools has 121K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Better image sizes
StagTools5/5
Total Reviews
5Better image sizes
StagTools5
Active Installs
2.0K+Better image sizes
StagTools1.0K+
Total Downloads
22K+Better image sizes
StagTools121K+
Support Resolution
N/ABetter image sizes
StagToolsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoBetter image sizes
StagTools2 years ago
First Released
2022Better image sizes
StagTools2013
Age
4 yearsBetter image sizes
StagTools13 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Better image sizes
StagTools5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Better image sizes
StagTools7.3+
Business Model
FreeBetter image sizes
StagToolsFree
Latest Version
3.9Better image sizes
StagTools2.3.8

Rating Breakdown

Better image sizes

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

StagTools

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Better image sizes Reviews

by Code Muffin

Fantastic

Great plugin. It lets you cut out all the random image sizes (and their file bloat) so you can just make the image sizes you actually need. One of the first plugins I install for every build. I’m

by tedmw

Excellent

This is a great successor to Fly Dynamic Image Resizer, which is no longer maintained. The focal-point picker is a feature I wish WP would add to core (see github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/20321)

by snoop23

Superb!

Really love this plugin. Thanks for keeping it updated.

StagTools Reviews

by local1970

Problem with StagTools plugin

Deprecated: contextual_help is deprecated since version 3.3.0! Use get_current_screen()->add_help_tab(), get_current_screen()->remove_help_tab() instead. in /xxxx/wp-includes/functions.php on line 508

by AlyseMitten

LOVE THIS PLUGIN!

Easy to use, customize, and makes my clients’ sites look nice and neat. It’s one of the best shortcode plugins out there.

by flow__

Really nice, very cool and handy plugin!

Love it – makes things real easy, and looks great.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Better image sizes or StagTools more popular?
Better image sizes has 2.0K+ active installations while StagTools has 1.0K+. Better image sizes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Better image sizes or StagTools?
Better image sizes has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while StagTools has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Better image sizes and StagTools free?
Better image sizes is free and StagTools is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Better image sizes or StagTools?
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?
Better image sizes was last updated 4 months ago and StagTools was last updated 2 years ago.

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