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ImageFX

by Samuel Wood (Otto) · 40+ active installs · Checked 4 Nov 2026
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Limited data: ImageFX has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.

59/ 100Limited data
Canary Score

Based on 3 of 5 areas

Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for ImageFX
Ownership100
Maintenance0
Security100
SupportNo data
ReputationNo data

How the score works

Active signals

Open issues right now, with links to the source.

  • CriticalMNT-1No release in 175 months (last release 30 May 2012). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.30 May 2013Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 37 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is ImageFX still maintained?
No. Last release 30 May 2012, over 14 years ago. 30 May 2012 · wordpress.org
Who owns ImageFX, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was ImageFX removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is ImageFX safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 4 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest ImageFX update safe to install?
No ownership change before 0.4. No one-star spike after it. 30 May 2012 · Release history

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

No ownership changes recorded since 2011.

Maintenance

Last release
14 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
3.4 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter
Releases per quarter for ImageFX
Q1 20240
Q2 20240
Q3 20240
Q4 20240
Q1 20250
Q2 20250
Q3 20250
Q4 20250
Q1 20260
Q2 20260
Q3 20260
Q4 20260

Last release 30 May 2012. Tested up to 3.4, 37 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.

Support

Resolved, last 2 months
n/a
Threads, last 2 months
0

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

Reputation

Last 90 days: no reviews.

Rating distribution
5 star0
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star0

Momentum

Active installs
40+

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Facts

Version
0.4
Author
Samuel Wood (Otto)
Added
5 Oct 2011
Last updated
30 May 2012
Active installs
40+
Requires WordPress
3.2
Tested up to
3.4.2
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
not stated
Tags
image, sepia, filter, colorize, grayscale

Other plugins by this author: PHP Code Widget, Blogger Importer, Pluginception, Restore Link Title Field, Dynamic Image Resizer, Classic Smilies, Dropbox Photo Sideloader, Rainbowify, Unicornify

Questions about ImageFX

Is ImageFX still maintained?

No. Last release 30 May 2012, over 14 years ago.

Who owns ImageFX, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was ImageFX removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.

Is ImageFX safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest ImageFX update safe to install?

No ownership change before 0.4. No one-star spike after it.

Data: wordpress.org Plugins API, plugins SVN and Trac, wordpress.org reviews and support forum, Wordfence Intelligence, CISA KEV, NVD.Plugin data refreshed 4 Nov 2026.Report a data issue