Disable JPEG Compression
v1.6by Yonatan Ganot · updated 7 years ago
Disable the JPEG compression in WordPress, which enabled by default.
- Rank
- #6,838
- Up5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,150
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.4K
- 19,388 all-time
- Rating
- 3.9/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable JPEG Compression at a glance
Disable JPEG Compression is a WordPress plugin by Yonatan Ganot with 1K+ active installs, the #6,838 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.6 came out on May 11, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 57 plugins tagged “compression”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats220 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable JPEG Compression |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,151 · -2.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,151 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,152 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,155 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,153 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,157 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,155 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,155 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,159 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,156 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,158 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,158 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,161 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,175 |
Rank over time
#6,838 · down 13 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,838 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,843 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,834 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,831 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,839 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,832 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,828 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,830 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,822 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,832 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,834 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,830 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,831 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,825 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.19% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6831 → #6839
- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.693%
- v1.57.3%
Rating trend
3.9★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3.1
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 7, 2013
- Last updated
- May 11, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable JPEG Compression
How many websites use Disable JPEG Compression?
Disable JPEG Compression is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,838 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable JPEG Compression been downloaded?
19,388 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Disable JPEG Compression last updated?
Version 1.6 came out on May 11, 2019 (7 years ago). See every release
Is Disable JPEG Compression compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable JPEG Compression’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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.
Does Disable JPEG Compression have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Disable JPEG Compression. See its security record
Is Disable JPEG Compression still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable JPEG Compression have?
3.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 56% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Disable JPEG Compression?
The plugins most like Disable JPEG Compression, by the tags they share, are TinyPNG Image Optimization (100K+), Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) (60K+) and Disable auto-update Email Notifications (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.9
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 56%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 11%3★
- Critical
- 22%1–2★
- About 1 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 | ≈ 1,150 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 19.4K |
| Author | Yonatan Ganot |
| First released | Sep 7, 2013 |
| Version | 1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 11, 2019 |
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