Compress PNG for WP
v1.3.5by geckodesigns · updated 11 years ago
Compress PNG files using the TinyPNG API.
- Rank
- #12,464
- Down5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 228
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.2K
- 19,232 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 13 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Compress PNG for WP at a glance
Compress PNG for WP is a WordPress plugin by geckodesigns with 200+ active installs, the #12,464 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.3.5 came out on Jan 21, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “tinypng”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats111 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Compress PNG for WP |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 228 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 228 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 227 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 228 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 229 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 233 |
Rank over time
#12,464 · up 30 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,464 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,459 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,488 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,471 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,473 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,460 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,473 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,457 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,453 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,458 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,486 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,493 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,503 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,494 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.15% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 3, 2014
- Last updated
- Jan 21, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Compress PNG for WP
How many websites use Compress PNG for WP?
Compress PNG for WP is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,464 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Compress PNG for WP been downloaded?
19,232 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Compress PNG for WP last updated?
Version 1.3.5 came out on Jan 21, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Compress PNG for WP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Compress PNG for WP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Compress PNG for WP still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Compress PNG for WP have?
4.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 77% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Compress PNG for WP?
The plugins most like Compress PNG for WP, by the tags they share, are PNG to JPG (10K+), reSmush.it (100K+) and Replace Image (8K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
13 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 77%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 15%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 8 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 228 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 13 |
| Total downloads | 19.2K |
| Author | geckodesigns |
| First released | Jan 3, 2014 |
| Version | 1.3.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 21, 2015 |
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