Improved Image Editor vs Simple Thumbs (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Improved Image Editor has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Improved Image Editor has accumulated 2.5K+ total downloads while Simple Thumbs has 4.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Improved Image Editor | Simple Thumbs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 2.5K+ | ► | 4.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2010 | |
| Age | 12 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.1 | 0.4.1 |
Rating
N/AImproved Image Editor
Simple ThumbsN/A
Total Reviews
0Improved Image Editor
Simple Thumbs0
Active Installs
10Improved Image Editor
Simple Thumbs10
Total Downloads
2.5K+Improved Image Editor
►Simple Thumbs4.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AImproved Image Editor
Simple ThumbsN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoImproved Image Editor
◄Simple Thumbs14 years ago
First Released
2014Improved Image Editor
Simple Thumbs2010
Age
12 yearsImproved Image Editor
Simple Thumbs16 years
WP Requires
4.0+Improved Image Editor
Simple Thumbs3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Improved Image Editor
Simple Thumbsfalse+
Business Model
FreeImproved Image Editor
Simple ThumbsFree
Latest Version
0.1Improved Image Editor
Simple Thumbs0.4.1
Rating Breakdown
Improved Image Editor
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple Thumbs
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Improved Image Editor or Simple Thumbs more popular?
Improved Image Editor has 10 active installations while Simple Thumbs has 10. Simple Thumbs is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Improved Image Editor or Simple Thumbs?
Improved Image Editor has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Simple Thumbs has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Improved Image Editor and Simple Thumbs free?
Improved Image Editor is free and Simple Thumbs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Improved Image Editor or Simple Thumbs?
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?
Improved Image Editor was last updated 11 years ago and Simple Thumbs was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.