HW Image Widget vs Swifty Image Widget (2026)

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

HW Image Widget

HW Image Widget

4.4(14)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Swifty Image Widget

Swifty Image Widget

5(12)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Swifty Image Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 12 reviews) while HW Image Widget leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. HW Image Widget has accumulated 39K+ total downloads while Swifty Image Widget has 26K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5HW Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget5/5
Total Reviews
14HW Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget12
Active Installs
1.0K+HW Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget1.0K+
Total Downloads
39K+HW Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget26K+
Support Resolution
N/AHW Image Widget
Swifty Image WidgetN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoHW Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget2 years ago
First Released
2013HW Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget2015
Age
13 yearsHW Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget11 years
WP Requires
3.5+HW Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget3.5+
PHP Requires
false+HW Image Widget
Swifty Image Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeHW Image Widget
Swifty Image WidgetFree
Latest Version
4.4HW Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

HW Image Widget

4.4/5(14 reviews)
5
79%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
14%

Swifty Image Widget

5/5(12 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

HW Image Widget Reviews

by dloverly

Great Plugin!!

This plugin works better in the widget sidebar than any other plugin I’ve used. Even though others say they are responsive, this one truly is! Thank you. Dee

by uwestoever

Very good

Easy to use and many options.

by swcomp

Very Useful!

Easy to use and works well. I really appreciate the fixed size option and also the TinyMCE text editor which was the deciding factor on me using this plugin. The option to override the plugin’s image

Swifty Image Widget Reviews

by Rheinlaender

simple and effective

this ist a useful plugin for “no tracking advertising” by configurating advertisements in a simply way. One of the best tools i ever found. Five Stars.

Awesome

Exactly what I was looking for just perfect, thank you!

by oscardc

CONGRATULATIONS

I could not wait to get to comment and thank you for the good work, just great, I did not expect much surprised me, CONGRATULATIONS http://hialeah-aldia.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HW Image Widget or Swifty Image Widget more popular?
HW Image Widget has 1.0K+ active installations while Swifty Image Widget has 1.0K+. Swifty Image Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HW Image Widget or Swifty Image Widget?
HW Image Widget has a 4.4/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Swifty Image Widget has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are HW Image Widget and Swifty Image Widget free?
HW Image Widget is free and Swifty Image Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HW Image Widget or Swifty 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?
HW Image Widget was last updated 8 years ago and Swifty Image Widget was last updated 2 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.