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Essential Content Types vs Taxonomy Images (2026)

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

Essential Content Types

Essential Content Types

3(2)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Taxonomy Images

Taxonomy Images

4.4(40)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Taxonomy Images has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 40 reviews) while Essential Content Types leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Essential Content Types has accumulated 880K+ total downloads while Taxonomy Images has 217K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Essential Content Types
►
Taxonomy Images4.4/5
Total Reviews
2Essential Content Types
►
Taxonomy Images40
Active Installs
20K+Essential Content Types
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Taxonomy Images10K+
Total Downloads
880K+Essential Content Types
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Taxonomy Images217K+
Support Resolution
N/AEssential Content Types
Taxonomy ImagesN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoEssential Content Types
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Taxonomy Images2 years ago
First Released
2017Essential Content Types
Taxonomy Images2010
Age
9 yearsEssential Content Types
Taxonomy Images16 years
WP Requires
5.9+Essential Content Types
Taxonomy Images4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Essential Content Types
Taxonomy Images5.3+
Business Model
FreeEssential Content Types
Taxonomy ImagesFree
Latest Version
2.3Essential Content Types
Taxonomy Images1.0

Rating Breakdown

Essential Content Types

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Taxonomy Images

4.4/5(40 reviews)
5
70%
4
13%
3
10%
2
3%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

Essential Content Types Reviews

by wprocket

Simple and Easy Plugin

I used this plugin to showcase my Portfolio which is really nice. I was searching for way to show my Portfolio as separate form post as when I use category “Portfolio” and use it as post, it also show

by paddington63

portfolio in essential content crashes

The portfolio part of this plug-in crashes the editor. Tried to contact support but no reply. There are some nice features but the portfolio part was my reasson to install and now the same reasson to

Taxonomy Images Reviews

Continues to work (WP 5.7.2)

I could wish for a bit more sophistication in the front-end interface — the documentation hints at a raft of options — but I’ve had it working for years now, and it keeps on ticking.

by Mladen Gradev

Very useful plugin

Thank you! Works great and have a lot of options.

by cabowm02

Great!

Works as described! I can display multiple images if I select multiple categories for a post, but I can also still display only one image for an archive category and not have issues with other images

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essential Content Types or Taxonomy Images more popular?
Essential Content Types has 20K+ active installations while Taxonomy Images has 10K+. Essential Content Types is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Essential Content Types or Taxonomy Images?
Essential Content Types has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Taxonomy Images has a 4.4/5 rating from 40 reviews.
Are Essential Content Types and Taxonomy Images free?
Essential Content Types is free and Taxonomy Images is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Essential Content Types or Taxonomy Images?
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?
Essential Content Types was last updated 10 months ago and Taxonomy Images was last updated 2 years ago.

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