Compresso – Image Optimizer, Compress & Convert Images to WebP
v1.0.0by carterax · updated 4 months ago
Image optimization that works the moment you activate it. Compress and convert to WebP right on your site — no setup, no API keys, no limits.
- Rank
- #24,276
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 32
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 397
- 397 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Compresso at a glance
Compresso is a WordPress plugin by carterax with 30+ active installs, the #24,276 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 69 plugins tagged “compress images”, it ranks #30. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats105 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Compresso |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 32 · +28.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
Rank over time
#24,276 · up 2,683 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,276 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,576 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,186 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,108 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,330 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #26,059 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,875 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,777 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,765 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,959 |
Growth %
Average +2.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +4.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| 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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #26765 → #25186Downloads +14.3%Installs 20+ → 30+
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 23, 2026
- Last updated
- Jun 23, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Compresso
How many websites use Compresso?
Compresso is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,276 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Compresso been downloaded?
397 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Compresso last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 23, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is Compresso compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Compresso still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Compresso have?
No one has reviewed Compresso on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Compresso?
The plugins most like Compresso, by the tags they share, are Converter for Media (500K+), Optimole (200K+) and Robin Image Optimizer (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 32 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 397 |
| Author | carterax |
| First released | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jun 23, 2026 |
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