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Manual Image Crop

By Tomasz Sita

Content Management / Media Library & Asset Management

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Manual Image Crop Review - In-Depth Analysis

Manual Image Crop allows you to crop all image sizes registered in your WordPress theme, including featured images. Simply click the 'Crop' link next to any image in your media library to start.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 56+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Manual Image Crop is a plugin that enables users to manually crop all image sizes registered in their WordPress theme, particularly the featured image. The process is intuitive and straightforward. Users can click on the 'Crop' link next to any image in the media library to initiate cropping.

In addition to the media library, the plugin adds cropping links in several other locations, such as below the featured image box and in the media insert modal window when an image is selected.

The plugin also features a settings page where users can configure image quality settings, the visibility of crop options, and custom labels for image sizes.

Comparing to Alternatives

Manual Image Crop offers a focused solution for cropping images manually within WordPress, standing out among several alternatives that provide similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports multiple custom image sizes for cropping.
Simple and intuitive interface for manual cropping.
Generally smooth operation on compatible WordPress versions.
Free to use without upsells.
Saves time when managing image crops.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with the latest WordPress versions reported.
Plugin appears to be abandoned with poor support response.
Contains known security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent updates.
Bugs reported by users affecting functionality.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of 5-star ratings, users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness, though a significant minority report issues primarily related to compatibility and support.

Positive highlights

'Works well for latest Version' - lalitkhokhar25
'What a time saver! Super easy, especially when using several custom image sizes.' - GratefulDeb
'Manual Image Crop seems good and still works for me.' - Shihab Ul Hoque

Common complaints

Plugin stops working, especially with latest WordPress versions.
Lack of support and slow or no response from developers.
Presence of bugs affecting usability.

Weaknesses

Compatibility problems with recent WordPress updates.
Abandoned status leading to poor support.
Security vulnerabilities previously present.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward tool for manual image cropping and are running compatible WordPress versions without requiring active support.

Not ideal for

Users on the latest WordPress versions seeking reliable support or those concerned about security vulnerabilities should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides manual cropping for multiple image sizes with no apparent restrictions.

Final Verdict

Manual Image Crop is a useful plugin for users needing manual image cropping capabilities, especially when managing multiple custom sizes. Its ease of use and free availability make it attractive, but compatibility issues and lack of support diminish its reliability.

Given the known security vulnerabilities and reports of abandonment, users should weigh these risks carefully and consider alternative plugins if they require ongoing support and compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.