Convert Images to WebP on Upload
v1.1.0by Daniel Esparza · updated 4 days ago
Automatically converts JPG and PNG images to WebP when they are uploaded, reducing file size and improving performance.
- Rank
- #26,411
- Down1,355 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 681
- 681 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Convert Images to WebP on Upload at a glance
Convert Images to WebP on Upload is a WordPress plugin by Daniel Esparza with 20+ active installs, the #26,411 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on Nov 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 176 plugins tagged “conversion”, it ranks #43. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats56 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Convert Images to WebP on Upload |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · -21.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#26,411 · down 1,488 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,411 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,056 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,121 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,149 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,049 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,161 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,102 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,013 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,043 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,861 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,009 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,923 |
Growth %
Average -1.88% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -19.36% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Installs 30+ → 20+
- New short description
Automatically converts JPG and PNG images to WebP when they are uploaded, reducing file size and improving performance.
Before
Convierte automáticamente imágenes subidas a tu sitio WordPress a formato WebP, reduciendo peso y mejorando rendimiento.
- Tested up to 6.8.12 → 7.1.4
- Released 1.1.0 (was 1.0.0)
- Rank #25009 → #25149
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Sep 3, 2025
- Last updated
- Nov 5, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Convert Images to WebP on Upload
How many websites use Convert Images to WebP on Upload?
Convert Images to WebP on Upload 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 #26,411 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Convert Images to WebP on Upload been downloaded?
681 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Convert Images to WebP on Upload last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Nov 5, 2026 (4 days ago).
Is Convert Images to WebP on Upload compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Convert Images to WebP on Upload still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Convert Images to WebP on Upload have?
No one has reviewed Convert Images to WebP on Upload on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Convert Images to WebP on Upload?
The plugins most like Convert Images to WebP on Upload, by the tags they share, are WebP Express (300K+), Modern Image Formats (100K+) and Image Prioritizer (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 681 |
| Author | Daniel Esparza |
| First released | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Nov 5, 2026 |
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