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WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor vs Smart Media Tools (2026)

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

WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor

WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor

4.7(83)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
VS
Smart Media Tools

Smart Media Tools

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
View Smart Media Tools

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 83 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor has accumulated 86K+ total downloads while Smart Media Tools has 222.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
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Smart Media ToolsN/A
Total Reviews
83WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
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Smart Media Tools0
Active Installs
6.0K+WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
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Smart Media Tools0
Total Downloads
86K+WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
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Smart Media Tools222
Support Resolution
N/AWP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
Smart Media ToolsN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoWP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
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Smart Media Tools6 months ago
First Released
2019WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
Smart Media Tools2025
Age
7 yearsWP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
Smart Media Tools1 year
WP Requires
4.5+WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
Smart Media Tools4.7+
PHP Requires
false+WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
Smart Media Tools7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
Smart Media ToolsFree
Latest Version
0.5.3WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor
Smart Media Tools1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor

4.7/5(83 reviews)
5
89%
4
4%
3
2%
2
2%
1
2%

Smart Media Tools

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

Recent Reviews

WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor Reviews

by mjbnewbie1

Recent Use

I needed to add and position some text over an image and this plugin did the trick. Exactly what I needed. I hope that this plugin is tested for compatibility with WordPress 6.9 so that potential use

by kuddels

An excellent tool

WP Paint is a great addition to the standard editor in the WP media library. I wouldn’t want to be without it now.

by Ursula Gamper

Great Tool

Nice to work with

Smart Media Tools Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor or Smart Media Tools more popular?
WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor has 6.0K+ active installations while Smart Media Tools has 0. WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor or Smart Media Tools?
WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor has a 4.7/5 rating from 83 reviews, while Smart Media Tools has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor and Smart Media Tools free?
WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor is free and Smart Media Tools is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor or Smart Media Tools?
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?
WP Paint – WordPress Image Editor was last updated 4 years ago and Smart Media Tools was last updated 6 months ago.

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