Advanced Custom Fields: Image Aspect… vs SmartCrop (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Advanced Custom Fields: Image Aspect…
20K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, SmartCrop has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Advanced Custom Fields: Image Aspect… leads in active installations (20K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Advanced Custom Fields: Image Aspect… has accumulated 311K+ total downloads while SmartCrop has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Advanced Custom Fields: Image Aspect… | SmartCrop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 26 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 311K+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Age | 8 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 6.0.5 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Advanced Custom Fields: Image Aspect…
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Advanced Custom Fields: Image Aspect… Reviews
Doesn’t work. (gutenberg blocks)
Does not work on gutenberg blocks 🙁
Absolutely Fantastic!
This is absolutely fantastic! I no longer have to instruct my clients how to crop images for the web using Photoshop or similar tools, it’s all done within WP!I ran a few tests to see how well it work
Very powerful tool!
For us who use frontend forms to let visitors submit posts, this tool in incredibly useful! Functional, well-designed, and fast! I really love it, and frankly I don’t know what I’do without it. So tha
SmartCrop Reviews
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