Videopack vs Get the Image (2026)

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

Videopack

Videopack

4.8(63)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Videopack
VS
Get the Image

Get the Image

4.3(17)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Get the Image

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Videopack has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 63 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Videopack has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Get the Image has 635K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Videopack
Get the Image4.3/5
Total Reviews
63Videopack
Get the Image17
Active Installs
10K+Videopack
Get the Image8.0K+
Total Downloads
1.1M+Videopack
Get the Image635K+
Support Resolution
N/AVideopack
Get the ImageN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoVideopack
Get the Image8 years ago
First Released
2011Videopack
Get the Image2009
Age
15 yearsVideopack
Get the Image17 years
WP Requires
5.0+Videopack
Get the Image3.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+Videopack
Get the Image5.2+
Business Model
FreeVideopack
Get the ImageFree
Latest Version
4.10.5Videopack
Get the Image1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Videopack

4.8/5(63 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

Get the Image

4.3/5(17 reviews)
5
71%
4
12%
3
6%
2
0%
1
12%

Recent Reviews

Videopack Reviews

by qhrlysterss

this plugin destroyed

I’ve been using Videopack for a while and it was working perfectly before. However, after the recent update/activation, it no longer shows up when I try to add or link a video in posts or pages. The p

by oshurkov

Отличный плагин!

Сжимает видео, что экономит место Сам создает и добавляет миниатюры к видео Исправляет размерность вертикальным видео. теперь с загрузками видео в блог – полный порядок 👍🏼 спасибо за

by digihulpdienst

Very happy

I am very happy with this plugin to display videos on my site for mobile and desktop.

Get the Image Reviews

by vasilistein

Future plugin development

Hi Justin, It’s a great plugin i have discovered recently. Lots of sites do not use Featured Image and prefer to add images into the editor, especially very old sites and blogs. This is the main reaso

by Anonymous User 14293447

plugins should make life easier

It sounded too good to be true. Don’t use this plugin unless you know where to put your hands in the core. The plugin offer absolutely no settings, neither a checkbox or anything in the backend (where

by Tan Nguyen

Just works

Nice plugin, I use it for all of my sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Videopack or Get the Image more popular?
Videopack has 10K+ active installations while Get the Image has 8.0K+. Videopack is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Videopack or Get the Image?
Videopack has a 4.8/5 rating from 63 reviews, while Get the Image has a 4.3/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Videopack and Get the Image free?
Videopack is free and Get the Image is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Videopack or Get the Image?
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?
Videopack was last updated 2 months ago and Get the Image was last updated 8 years ago.

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