by Oxilab 4.7 (250 reviews)

Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier )

Name: Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier )
Rating: 4.7 (250 reviews)
Author: Oxilab

Add stunning image hover effects to WordPress. 500+ CSS3 animations, 10 effect modules. Native Elementor widget, Gutenberg block & WPBakery widget.

Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Ligh… ranks #1,431 among WordPress.org plugins with 10,000+ active installations, is #190 of 6,651 in the Media category, a 4.7/5 rating from 250 reviews, and was last updated Oct 20, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v9.12.2 Current Version v9.12.2

Updated 2 weeks ago Last Update on 20 Oct, 2026

Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on

#190 of 6,651 in Media Top 5% by installs Downloads +238.4% this week Actively maintained

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10K+

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KW Avg Position

17.2

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Downloads

741.5K

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Support Resolved

100%

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Rating

94%

Review 4.7 out of 5

4.7 (250 reviews)

Next Milestone 20K

Total Progress 96.6%

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Reviews & Ratings

4.7

250 reviews

Overall 94%

219 (88%)

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

9 known vulnerabilities on record · 1 in the last 24 months · checked 2 weeks ago

Nov 19, 2025 UNPATCHED

Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier ) [image-hover-effects-ultimate] <= 9.10.5 (unfixed)

CVE-2025-5092 · No fix released
Dec 11, 2022

Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier ) [image-hover-effects-ultimate] >= 9.8.1 - <= 9.8.4

CVE-2022-4207 · Affected >= 9.8.1 <= 9.8.4
Oct 25, 2022

Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier ) [image-hover-effects-ultimate] < 9.7.2

CVE-2022-42459 · Fixed in v9.7.2
Aug 31, 2022

Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier ) [image-hover-effects-ultimate] < 9.8.0

CVE-2022-2935 · Fixed in v9.8.0
Aug 31, 2022

Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier ) [image-hover-effects-ultimate] < 9.8.0

CVE-2022-2936 · Fixed in v9.8.0
Aug 31, 2022

Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier ) [image-hover-effects-ultimate] < 9.8.0

CVE-2022-2937 · Fixed in v9.8.0
May 4, 2022

Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier ) [image-hover-effects-ultimate] < 9.7.2

CVE-2022-29424 · Fixed in v9.7.2
Dec 27, 2021

Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier ) [image-hover-effects-ultimate] < 9.7.1

CVE-2021-25031 · Fixed in v9.7.1
Dec 15, 2021

Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier ) [image-hover-effects-ultimate] < 9.7.0

CVE-2021-36888 · Fixed in v9.7.0

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Plugin Details

Version: 9.12.2
Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Requires WP: 6.2+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Oxilab

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7
Reviews: 250
Support Threads: 1
Resolved: 100%

Keywords

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners, agencies, and photographers who want animated image hover effects without writing code. It solves the need for customizable CSS3 hover animations, galleries, comparisons, and magnifier zooms across major page builders without adding JavaScript overhead.

500+ CSS3 hover animations
1500+ pre-designed layouts
10 effect modules
Native Elementor widget
Native Gutenberg block
WPBakery, Divi, Beaver Builder, SiteOrigin support
Built-in cache system
Custom CSS editor

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier )

Yes. The plugin includes a native Elementor widget. Search for "Image Hover" in the Elementor editor panel, drag it onto your page, and select your effect directly from the widget's Inspector Controls, no shortcode needed. You can also use the shortcode approach if you prefer.

Yes. The plugin includes a native Gutenberg block. Search for "Image Hover" in the block inserter, add the block, and select your effect from the Inspector Controls sidebar. A live preview renders directly in the editor, no shortcode needed.

Yes. The plugin includes a native WPBakery element. Click Add Element, search for "Image Hover", add the Image Hover Ultimate element (in the Content tab), and choose your effect in Select Image Hover Style. It works in both the backend and the frontend editor, and the frontend editor shows your gallery live. You can also paste the shortcode into a Text Block if you prefer.

No. All effects are created through the visual admin panel. Developers who want more control can also add custom CSS, but it is completely optional.

Yes. Every layout is fully responsive with separate controls for desktop, tablet, and mobile. Touch interactions also work smoothly on iOS and Android.

The free version gives you access to all 10 modules and hundreds of layouts. Pro unlocks full customization of every effect: advanced color controls, 650+ Google Fonts, border and shadow settings, unlimited items, and priority support. See the 🔥 Pro section above for the full list.