by Nexcess 4.9 (287 reviews)

Image Widget

Name: Image Widget
Rating: 4.9 (287 reviews)
Author: Nexcess

A simple image widget that uses the native WordPress media manager to add image widgets to your site.

Image Widget ranks #401 among WordPress.org plugins with 100,000+ active installations, is #11 of 1,057 in the Advertising category, a 4.9/5 rating from 287 reviews, and was last updated Apr 21, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 6.7.7 (Current: 7.1)

v4.4.12 Current Version v4.4.12

Updated 4 months ago Last Update on 21 Apr, 2026

Refreshed 11 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#11 of 1,057 in Advertising Top 1% by installs Downloads -34.6% this week

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#401

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Active Installs

100K+

-26.3%

KW Avg Position

27.6

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Downloads

4.7M

+220 today

Support Resolved

— No change

Rating

98%

Review 4.9 out of 5

4.9 (287 reviews)

Next Milestone 200K

Total Progress 35.8%

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Reviews & Ratings

4.9

287 reviews

Overall 98%

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

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

Mar 17, 2026

Image Widget [image-widget] < 4.4.12

CVE-2026-42643 · Fixed in v4.4.12
Nov 22, 2024

Image Widget [image-widget] < 4.4.11

CVE-2024-10939 · Fixed in v4.4.11

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Plugin Details

Version: 4.4.12
Last Updated: Apr 21, 2026
Requires WP: 3.5+
Tested Up To: 6.7.7
PHP Version: N/A
Author: Nexcess

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9
Reviews: 287
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

Keywords

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

Image Widget is for WordPress site owners and administrators who want to add images to their sidebars or widget areas. It solves the need for a simple, native way to upload, link, or select media library images as widgets with resizing, alignment, and link options, without requiring custom code.

Responsive image display
MU (multisite) compatible
Image resizing and alignment
Link the image
Add title and description
Optional fields for versatility
Upload, link, or select from media library
Customizable via filter hooks or theme overrides

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Image Widget

Visit the WordPress codex for help with login troubles.

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.

Though we do not have a demo available, we do have screenshots available here.

These features are part of our Image Widget Plus plugin. You can learn more about Image Widget Plus on our website.

Please visit the forum to post questions or comments.

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.