CW Image Optimizer
v1.1.10by Jacob Allred · updated 12 years ago
Reduce image file sizes and improve performance using Linux image optimization programs.
- Rank
- #12,457
- Up20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 229
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 70.3K
- 70,324 all-time
- Rating
- 3.9/5
- 14 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CW Image Optimizer at a glance
CW Image Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by Jacob Allred with 200+ active installs, the #12,457 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 1.1.10 came out on Dec 18, 2014, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 101 plugins tagged “attachment”, it ranks #28. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats92 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CW Image Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 229 · -3.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 228 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 229 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 229 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 229 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 230 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 236 |
Rank over time
#12,457 · down 20 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,457 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,477 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,462 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,466 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,450 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,445 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,476 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,463 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,454 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,438 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,451 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,452 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,444 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,437 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.54% |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
3.9★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.10
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 27, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 18, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CW Image Optimizer
How many websites use CW Image Optimizer?
CW Image Optimizer 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 #12,457 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CW Image Optimizer been downloaded?
70,324 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was CW Image Optimizer last updated?
Version 1.1.10 came out on Dec 18, 2014 (11 years ago).
Is CW Image Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
CW Image Optimizer’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 CW Image Optimizer 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 CW Image Optimizer have?
3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 71% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to CW Image Optimizer?
The plugins most like CW Image Optimizer, by the tags they share, are Simple Image Sizes (60K+), Image Watermark (40K+) and Auto Upload Images (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.9
★★★★★
14 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 71%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 29%
- Positive
- 71%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 29%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 229 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 14 |
| Total downloads | 70.3K |
| Author | Jacob Allred |
| First released | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Version | 1.1.10 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 18, 2014 |
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