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Simple Image Sizes

By Nicolas Juen

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Simple Image Sizes Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create and manage custom image sizes for your WordPress site. Regenerate thumbnails easily and display them as needed.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 91+ reviews)

Active Installations

60,000+

Update Frequency

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

This plugin allows you to create custom image sizes for your site. You can override your theme sizes directly on the media option page.

You can regenerate all the sizes you have just created and choose which ones you want to regenerate. The plugin provides the code to copy and paste into your theme's function file.

Now you can use the generated sizes directly in your posts and insert images at the right size. You can also choose whether to display the size in the post insert image.

The plugin allows you to regenerate images one by one in the 'Medias' general pane or by bulk action. Additionally, you can regenerate image sizes on the single attachment edit page.

A timer has been added so you can know approximately when the regeneration will end. Improvements have been made to the PHP and JavaScript, allowing you to know if the image has been regenerated or if there is an error.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Image Sizes is a specialized plugin for managing image sizes in WordPress, with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and intuitive interface for managing image sizes
Allows creation of additional image sizes and overrides theme defaults
Helps improve website speed by avoiding oversized images
Maintained periodically with updates
Unique features not found in many other plugins

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with latest WordPress versions and WooCommerce
Occasional dashboard spam with questionable links
Potential server load concerns
Security vulnerability fixed only in recent update

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 91 reviews, most users praise the plugin's usefulness and simplicity, though a small portion report issues mainly related to compatibility and functionality.

Positive highlights

"Very useful plugin – Love it!" (andreadelriva)
"Great little plugin seems to still work" (lonelywriter)
"One of a kind!" (stemmegaar)
"Helpful plugin to use self chosen image sizes" (magerquark)
"Very simple and intuitive to use" (andreadelriva)

Common complaints

Does not work properly with WordPress 6.1.1 and WooCommerce
Settings like 'no cropping' are not saved
Image regeneration process gets stuck

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability fixed only in version 3.2.3
Dashboard spam linking to a commercial site instead of WordPress.org
Concerns about plugin maintenance and support

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and effective plugin to manage and customize image sizes for better website performance, especially those comfortable with occasional troubleshooting.

Not ideal for

Users running the latest WordPress versions with WooCommerce who require guaranteed compatibility and those concerned about security vulnerabilities or plugin maintenance.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive features for creating and managing image sizes, overriding theme defaults, and improving site speed without cost.

Final Verdict

Simple Image Sizes is a valuable tool for users needing precise control over image dimensions, praised for its ease of use and effectiveness by the majority of its users. It stands out with unique features that help optimize website performance by managing image sizes efficiently.

However, users should be cautious about compatibility issues with the latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions, as well as a past security vulnerability that has been addressed. Those requiring robust support or guaranteed compatibility might consider alternatives. Overall, it remains a solid choice for many users seeking image size customization without cost.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Simple Image Sizes plugin.

custom image sizes

thumbnail regenerate

image cropping

Screenshots

FAQ

Go to Settings -> Media then you can add a image size. You have to add a unique custom name without any spaces or special chars.
The best is to use something like my-custom-size.
Then you have several fields for configuring the image size, the width, the height, cropping.
And then you can choose if the image is displayed on the media insertion or not ( this will be displayed on the dropdown list ).