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Advanced Image Styles

By Gregory Cornelius

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Advanced Image Styles Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily adjust image margins and borders in the Visual editor. Enhance your image styling with simple controls.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.04/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 65+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Adjust an image's margins and border with ease in the Visual editor.

Comparing to Alternatives

Advanced Image Styles stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking image styling enhancements.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with a 4.6 average from 65 users.
Continues to work well with recent WordPress versions.
Simple and effective for adding image margins and styles.
No known security vulnerabilities reported.
Free to use without a paid version.

Weaknesses

Functionality overlaps with built-in Gutenberg and TinyMCE features.
Some users report it appears outdated and may not reflect changes on the live site.
Limited updates or developer engagement noted.
Lacks advanced or premium features due to no pro version.

User Sentiment Analysis

With over 90% of ratings at 4 stars or higher, users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality and reliability, though a small minority report issues with compatibility and output.

Positive highlights

"The plug-in is very helpful to the workflow." – wegerl
"Despite the naysayers the plugin is still working in November 2021." – neildenison
"Awesome plugin, doing its job!" – djcargo
"Works perfectly in the latest WP." – splinter1
"Works fine, but functionality is available in Gutenberg or TinyMCE." – panfren

Common complaints

Changes show up in the visual editor but not on the live site, causing frustration.

Weaknesses

Some users find it outdated and in need of updates.
Limited unique functionality compared to native WordPress editors.
No advanced styling options beyond basic image margins.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward, free plugin to add basic image styling and margins without needing advanced features or premium support.

Not ideal for

Those relying on the latest WordPress editor features or needing guaranteed live site output may find this plugin lacking, as well as users seeking advanced styling options or frequent updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential image styling capabilities such as margin adjustments and basic style enhancements.

Final Verdict

Advanced Image Styles is a well-rated, free plugin that provides simple image styling options with no known security issues. It remains functional with recent WordPress versions and is appreciated for its ease of use and reliability by most users.

However, it lacks unique features beyond what is available in native editors like Gutenberg and TinyMCE, and some users report issues with changes not reflecting on the live site. Users seeking advanced styling or guaranteed compatibility may want to consider alternatives or native solutions.