Is Media Checkerboard free?

Yes, Media Checkerboard is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Media Checkerboard?

Media Checkerboard has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Media Checkerboard alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Media Checkerboard include GIF Master – Awesome GIFs with Giphy…, Flat Preloader, WP GIF Uploader. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Media Checkerboard work with the latest WordPress?

Media Checkerboard has been tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It requires WordPress 3.9+ and PHP false+.

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Media Checkerboard

Name: Media Checkerboard
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Diego Betto

Simple backend plugin that renders a checkerboard under PNG and GIF images so you can see alpha channel

By Diego Betto·Gif·Free

5(1 reviews)

·10 active installs·Updated 10 years ago

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As of April 2026, Media Checkerboard is a WordPress gif plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.9K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.9+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: GIF Master – Awesome GIFs with Giphy….