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Image Widget vs HW Image Widget (2026)

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

Image Widget

Image Widget

3(2)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
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HW Image Widget

HW Image Widget

4.4(14)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, HW Image Widget has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 14 reviews) while Image Widget leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Image Widget has accumulated 54K+ total downloads while HW Image Widget has 39K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Image Widget
►
HW Image Widget4.4/5
Total Reviews
2Image Widget
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HW Image Widget14
Active Installs
4.0K+Image Widget
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HW Image Widget1.0K+
Total Downloads
54K+Image Widget
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HW Image Widget39K+
Support Resolution
N/AImage Widget
HW Image WidgetN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoImage Widget
◄
HW Image Widget8 years ago
First Released
2018Image Widget
HW Image Widget2013
Age
8 yearsImage Widget
HW Image Widget13 years
WP Requires
3.1+Image Widget
HW Image Widget3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Image Widget
HW Image Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeImage Widget
HW Image WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.0.12Image Widget
HW Image Widget4.4

Rating Breakdown

Image Widget

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

HW Image Widget

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

Recent Reviews

Image Widget Reviews

by Ro

not working

No funciona, al abrir el link de la imagen la pantalla se queda en negro — It does not work, when you open the link of the image the screen remains black

by yusefclass

A+ image widget plugin

Really nice image widget plugin. Configuration do not take any time. Work like described.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Image Widget or HW Image Widget more popular?
Image Widget has 4.0K+ active installations while HW Image Widget has 1.0K+. Image Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Image Widget or HW Image Widget?
Image Widget has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while HW Image Widget has a 4.4/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are Image Widget and HW Image Widget free?
Image Widget is free and HW Image Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Image Widget or HW 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?
Image Widget was last updated 6 months ago and HW Image Widget was last updated 8 years ago.

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