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Image Widget vs Swifty 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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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 Image Widget leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Image Widget has accumulated 54K+ total downloads while Swifty Image Widget has 26K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Image Widget
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Swifty Image Widget5/5
Total Reviews
2Image Widget
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Swifty Image Widget12
Active Installs
4.0K+Image Widget
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Swifty Image Widget1.0K+
Total Downloads
54K+Image Widget
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Swifty Image Widget26K+
Support Resolution
N/AImage Widget
Swifty Image WidgetN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoImage Widget
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Swifty Image Widget2 years ago
First Released
2018Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget2015
Age
8 yearsImage Widget
Swifty Image Widget11 years
WP Requires
3.1+Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Image Widget
Swifty Image Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeImage Widget
Swifty Image WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.0.12Image Widget
Swifty Image Widget1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Image Widget

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

Swifty Image Widget

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

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.

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 Image Widget or Swifty Image Widget more popular?
Image Widget has 4.0K+ active installations while Swifty Image Widget has 1.0K+. Image Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Image Widget or Swifty Image Widget?
Image Widget has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Swifty Image Widget has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Image Widget and Swifty Image Widget free?
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 — 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?
Image Widget was last updated 6 months ago and Swifty Image Widget was last updated 2 years ago.

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