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Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails
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- Updated
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Image Widget
A simple image widget that uses the native WordPress media manager to add image widgets to your site.
- Active installs
- 100,000+
- #399 of 1,000
- Downloads, all time
- 4.7M
- 4,737,013
- Downloads, 30 days
- 9.9K
- 2.6K in the last 7
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5
- 287 reviews
- Last updated
- 6 months ago
- Apr 20, 2026
- Version
- 4.4.12
- 73 releases
Upkeep and compatibility
| Last updated | April 20, 2026Updated in the last year |
|---|---|
| Tested up to | WordPress 6.7.11Older than WordPress 7.1.4, the current release |
| Needs WordPress | 3.5 or newer |
| Needs PHP | Not stated |
| First published | July 26, 2008 |
| Support, last two months | No threads opened |
Reviews
4.9 / 5 from 287 reviews
| 5 stars | 265 |
|---|---|
| 4 stars | 15 |
| 3 stars | 2 |
| 2 stars | 2 |
| 1 star | 3 |
Downloads, last 30 days
What the author says it does
Image Widget is a simple plugin that uses the native WordPress media manager to add image widgets to your site.
Image Widget Features
- Responsive
- MU Compatible
- Handles image resizing and alignment
- Link the image
- Add title and description
- Versatile – all fields are optional
- Upload, link to external image, or select an image from your media collection
- Customize the look & feel with filter hooks or theme overrides
Quality You Can Trust
Image Widget is developed and maintained by The Events Calendar, the same folks behind The Events Calendar, Event Tickets, and a full suite of premium plugins.
This plugin is actively supported by our team and contributions from community members. If you see a question in the forum you can help with or have a great idea and want to code it up or submit a patch, that would be awesome! Not only will we shower you with praise and thanks, it’s also a good way to get to know us and lead into options for paid work if you freelance.
Pull Requests & Translations
Check us out on GitHub to pull request changes.
Translations can be submitted here on WordPress.org.
Documentation
The built in template can be overridden by files within your template.
Default vs. Custom Templates
The opening of the plugin's own description. The full text, installation notes and changelog are on its WordPress.org page.
Questions the author answers
How do I log into my site to install this plugin?
Visit the WordPress codex for help with login troubles.
Can I display Image Widget on only one page?
Yes you can, however, this is not controlled through the Image Widget plugin directly – it is usually managed through a page-specific sidebar display.
There are several solutions available to accomplish this. A quick search for “WordPress page-specific sidebar display” can help you find the best option for your site.
Is there a demo available?
Though we do not have a demo available, we do have screenshots available here.
How can I add lightbox, slider, or random image capabilities?
These features are part of our Image Widget Plus plugin. You can learn more about Image Widget Plus on our website.
Where do I go to file a bug or ask a question?
Please visit the forum to post questions or comments.
Found a security vulnerability?
Make sure you are reporting in a safe and responsible way. We take security very seriously. If you discover a security issue, please bring it to our attention right away! Below you will find all the methods to report security vulnerabilities:
- Report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program
- Check our Bug Bounty Program
- Reach out directly to us on security [at] stellarwp.com.
Latest changelog entry
- Security – Add escaping to image attributes.
Screenshots
Image Widget admin screen. 
Media manager integration. 
Image Widget on the front of a plain WordPress install.
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Where this page's numbers come from
Read from the WordPress.org plugin API on , when WordPress 7.1.4 was the current release. WordPress.org rounds active installs into buckets. These are the directory's figures, not my verdict, and I haven't tested this plugin. The author takes donations at their donate page.