CompressX — AVIF & WebP Converter, Media Replacement
v0.9.40by CompressX · updated 1 month ago
AVIF & WebP converter with built-in media replacement for local image optimization.
- Rank
- #819
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 45,000
- 40K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 374K
- 373,958 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 197 reviews
- Support resolved
- 67%
- 2 of 3 threads, last 2 months
CompressX at a glance
CompressX is a WordPress plugin by CompressX with 40K+ active installs, the #819 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 444 times, 98% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 197 reviews. Version 0.9.40 came out on Oct 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 6 plugins tagged “convert AVIF”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats18.5K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CompressX |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 227 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 320 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 367 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 568 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 472 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 460 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 277 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 289 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 428 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 641 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 850 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 489 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 557 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 332 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 326 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 567 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 844 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 783 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 539 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 629 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 335 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 364 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 597 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 700 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 781 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 970 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1,249 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 698 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 721 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2,105 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 45,702 · +0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 45,702 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 45,582 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 45,492 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 45,532 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 45,485 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 45,577 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 45,437 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 45,334 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 45,299 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45,329 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 45,400 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 45,300 |
Rank over time
#819 · up 14 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #819 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #822 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #822 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #825 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #825 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #825 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #825 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #825 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #825 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #825 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #826 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #827 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #827 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #833 |
Growth %
Average +0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.22% |
Active installs band
40K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 40K+ |
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- Rank #827 → #825Downloads -34.7%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.9100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★197 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9.40
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jun 26, 2024
- Last updated
- Oct 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CompressX
How many websites use CompressX?
CompressX is active on 40K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #819 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CompressX been downloaded?
373,958 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 444 times. See download stats
When was CompressX last updated?
Version 0.9.40 came out on Oct 7, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is CompressX compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does CompressX have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for CompressX. See its security record
Is CompressX still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 2 of the 3 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does CompressX have?
5.0 out of 5 from 197 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to CompressX?
The plugins most like CompressX, by the tags they share, are Image Optimizer (1M+), Imagify Image Optimization (900K+) and Converter for Media (500K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
197 reviews
- 5 stars: 197 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 | ≈ 45,000 |
| Reported installs | 40K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 197 |
| Total downloads | 374K |
| Author | CompressX |
| First released | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Version | 0.9.40 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2026 |
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