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Real Thumbnail Generator: Efficient regeneration of thumbnails in all sizes

By devowl.io GmbH

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Real Thumbnail Generator: Efficient regeneration of thumbnails in all sizes Review - In-Depth Analysis

Real Thumbnail Generator is a WordPress plugin for regenerating thumbnails. It is beginner-friendly, SEO-optimised and GDPR-compliant.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.61/10

User Rating

3.7/5 (based on 15+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good 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

Real Thumbnail Generator allows you to regenerate single or multiple image sizes for your WordPress website and create a SEO-optimised custom structure for uploading thumbnails.

With the free version, you can regenerate UNLIMITED thumbnails. This plugin is especially useful when changing themes, which can alter image sizes and disrupt media management. Real Thumbnail Generator solves this problem quickly and efficiently.

You can also try a free sandbox to explore the plugin before installation. The plugin features mass regeneration of thumbnails, individual image regeneration, compatibility with PDF files, and it works seamlessly with all major themes and many plugins.

Comparing to Alternatives

Real Thumbnail Generator offers a solid thumbnail regeneration solution with some unique UI strengths, but it faces competition from several well-established alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

User-friendly and visually appealing interface
Efficient regeneration of thumbnails in all sizes
No known security vulnerabilities
Supports regeneration of all thumbnail sizes
Regular updates keeping the plugin up to date

Weaknesses

Some key features locked behind a paywall
Forced data sharing agreement before use
Nagging prompts to rate the plugin
Regeneration process may stop prematurely for some users

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 3.7 out of 5 rating and a polarized distribution of mostly 5-star and 1-star reviews, user opinions are divided between appreciation for the UI and frustration with marketing and feature restrictions.

Positive highlights

Great and up to date (twoelevenjay)
Easy to use; great UI (Anonymous)
Thumbnails function very well, restored all photos (bredow)

Common complaints

Forced agreement to send technical data to developer before use
Regeneration process stops prematurely and limited to partial regeneration
Most features are blocked behind a paywall
Nagging to leave a rating

Weaknesses

Coercive data sharing consent included with privacy policy acceptance
Limited functionality in free version frustrating users
Inconsistent regeneration process completion

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a visually appealing and easy-to-use thumbnail regeneration plugin who are comfortable with some features requiring a premium upgrade.

Not ideal for

Users who prioritize privacy and do not want to share technical data or those who need full functionality without paywalls or forced agreements.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Basic thumbnail regeneration with a user-friendly interface but limited to partial features.

Pro version

Unlocks full regeneration capabilities, removes limitations, and may include additional advanced features for efficient thumbnail management.

Final Verdict

Real Thumbnail Generator stands out with its modern and attractive UI and effective thumbnail regeneration capabilities, making it a good choice for users who value ease of use and design. However, the plugin's marketing approach, including forced data sharing consent and paywall restrictions, has led to significant user dissatisfaction.

While it offers a competitive alternative to other thumbnail regeneration plugins, potential users should weigh the benefits of its interface and functionality against privacy concerns and feature limitations in the free version. Those seeking a fully open and unrestricted experience might consider other options.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Real Thumbnail Generator: Efficient regeneration of thumbnails in all sizes plugin.

regenerate thumbnails

thumbnail generator

image size management

Screenshots

FAQ

The custom upload structure can be easily set in the media settings of the Pro version. Here is a little example how the WP standard upload looks like:
wp-content/uploads/2016/11/myimage-150×150.jpg
… and after you set a custom upload structure it can look like:
wp-content/uploads/2016/11/thumbnails/medium/myimage.jpg

Contributors and developers

“Real Thumbnail Generator: Efficient regeneration of thumbnails in all sizes” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.