Imsanity vs wp image slideshow (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, Imsanity has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 291 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Imsanity has accumulated 4.5M+ total downloads while wp image slideshow has 39K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Imsanity | wp image slideshow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 291 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5M+ | ◄ | 39K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Age | 15 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9.0 | 12.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Imsanity
◄wp image slideshowN/A
Total Reviews
291Imsanity
◄wp image slideshow0
Active Installs
200K+Imsanity
◄wp image slideshow200
Total Downloads
4.5M+Imsanity
◄wp image slideshow39K+
Support Resolution
50%Imsanity
wp image slideshowN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoImsanity
◄wp image slideshow2 years ago
First Released
2011Imsanity
wp image slideshow2011
Age
15 yearsImsanity
wp image slideshow15 years
WP Requires
6.6+Imsanity
wp image slideshow3.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Imsanity
wp image slideshowfalse+
Business Model
FreeImsanity
wp image slideshowFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Imsanity
wp image slideshow12.1
Rating Breakdown
Imsanity
4.9/5(291 reviews)
5
95%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%
wp image slideshow
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Imsanity Reviews
by robertgray
It works
It just works 🙂
by edgarro
The best!
Very, very useful.
by Topher
Perfect
This plugin does exactly what it says. It also works with WebP, so combined with Cimo you have a perfect scenario for a health media library.
wp image slideshow Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Imsanity or wp image slideshow more popular?
Imsanity has 200K+ active installations while wp image slideshow has 200. Imsanity is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Imsanity or wp image slideshow?
Imsanity has a 4.9/5 rating from 291 reviews, while wp image slideshow has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Imsanity and wp image slideshow free?
Imsanity is free and wp image slideshow is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Imsanity or wp image slideshow?
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?
Imsanity was last updated 1 month ago and wp image slideshow was last updated 2 years ago.
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