Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer
v1.5by wodey · updated 7 months ago
Automatically convert uploaded images to WebP format using native GD library for maximum compatibility, and auto-fill image Alt text for better SEO.
- Rank
- #27,103
- Down187 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 833
- 833 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer at a glance
Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by wodey with 20+ active installs, the #27,103 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.5 came out on Mar 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “auto alt”. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#27,103 · down 591 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,103 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,916 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,097 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,995 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,043 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #26,973 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,827 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,367 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,893 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,512 |
Growth %
Average -0.61% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -4.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.85% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 5, 2026
- Last updated
- Mar 26, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer
How many websites use Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer?
Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,103 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer been downloaded?
833 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer last updated?
Version 1.5 came out on Mar 26, 2026 (7 months ago).
Is Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer still maintained?
Its last release was 7 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer?
The plugins most like Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer, by the tags they share, are Optimus (30K+), Yoast SEO (10M+) and Rank Math SEO (4M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 833 |
| Author | wodey |
| First released | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Version | 1.5 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Mar 26, 2026 |
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