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Faster Image Insert vs WP-InstantArticles (2026)

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

Faster Image Insert

Faster Image Insert

3.8(15)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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WP-InstantArticles

WP-InstantArticles

3(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Faster Image Insert has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Faster Image Insert has accumulated 259K+ total downloads while WP-InstantArticles has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Faster Image Insert
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WP-InstantArticles3/5
Total Reviews
15Faster Image Insert
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WP-InstantArticles2
Active Installs
2.0K+Faster Image Insert
◄
WP-InstantArticles100
Total Downloads
259K+Faster Image Insert
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WP-InstantArticles14K+
Support Resolution
N/AFaster Image Insert
WP-InstantArticlesN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoFaster Image Insert
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WP-InstantArticles2 years ago
First Released
2009Faster Image Insert
WP-InstantArticles2016
Age
17 yearsFaster Image Insert
WP-InstantArticles10 years
WP Requires
2.6+Faster Image Insert
WP-InstantArticles4.4+
PHP Requires
false+Faster Image Insert
WP-InstantArticlesfalse+
Business Model
FreeFaster Image Insert
WP-InstantArticlesFree
Latest Version
2.4.1Faster Image Insert
WP-InstantArticles1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Faster Image Insert

3.8/5(15 reviews)
5
60%
4
7%
3
7%
2
7%
1
20%

WP-InstantArticles

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Recent Reviews

Faster Image Insert Reviews

by zorzstudios

No longer compatible

The plug-in is abandoned. I managed to use it until mid-2020 but further WP updates became incomattable. The plugin no longer shows in the edit screen. Uninstalled, using Media Library Assistant inste

by theSysadminChannel

Excellent Plugin but needs an update

I have been using this plugin for the past 3 years now and it works great. However, it seems like the plugin author has stopped updating and some things don’t work like they used to. My only drawba

by Minaya

:)

Great Plugin very useful, thanks for your work

WP-InstantArticles Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faster Image Insert or WP-InstantArticles more popular?
Faster Image Insert has 2.0K+ active installations while WP-InstantArticles has 100. Faster Image Insert is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Faster Image Insert or WP-InstantArticles?
Faster Image Insert has a 3.8/5 rating from 15 reviews, while WP-InstantArticles has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Faster Image Insert and WP-InstantArticles free?
Faster Image Insert is free and WP-InstantArticles is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Faster Image Insert or WP-InstantArticles?
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?
Faster Image Insert was last updated 8 years ago and WP-InstantArticles was last updated 2 years ago.

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