Manual Image Crop vs WP SmartCrop (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Manual Image Crop has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 56 reviews) and leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Manual Image Crop has accumulated 202K+ total downloads while WP SmartCrop has 124K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Manual Image Crop | WP SmartCrop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 56 | ◄ | 9 |
| Active Installs | 8.0K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 202K+ | ◄ | 124K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 3.5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.13 | 2.0.10 |
Rating Breakdown
Manual Image Crop
WP SmartCrop
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Manual Image Crop averaged approximately 31 daily downloads while WP SmartCrop averaged 51.
Recent Reviews
Manual Image Crop Reviews
What a time saver!
Super easy, especially when you’re using several custom image sizes. THANKS!
Works well for latest Version
It does its job smoothly in version 6.0.2
Doesn’t work
Not working with latest wordpress
WP SmartCrop Reviews
Great But Needs Improvement
I had to alter the plugin code slightly to allow it to work with custom sizes as well. It would also be nice if the smart crop dimensions weren’t removed upon plugin deactivation, also, if the smart c
A small but significant improvement to WP
This function should be a core functionality! So when I found this little gem I was so happy.
Worked, but not in IE
The plugins worked quite well, but not in IE 11. There it broke the site. Sadly I got no help with that from the developer. So I stopped using it. Another downside (but probably not solvable by a plu
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