Disable WebP
v1.0.3by URBAN BASE · updated 4 years ago
A small plugin to disable the new WebP standard in the settings.
- Rank
- #27,195
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,796 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable WebP at a glance
Disable WebP is a WordPress plugin by URBAN BASE with 20+ active installs, the #27,195 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.3 came out on Nov 4, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 17 plugins tagged “jpeg”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable WebP |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#27,195 · down 414 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,195 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,311 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,271 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,465 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,220 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,276 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,136 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,166 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,894 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,781 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| 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 #26781 → #27271
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Aug 19, 2022
- Last updated
- Nov 4, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable WebP
How many websites use Disable WebP?
Disable WebP 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 #27,195 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable WebP been downloaded?
1,796 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Disable WebP last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Nov 4, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Disable WebP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable WebP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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 Disable WebP still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable WebP have?
No one has reviewed Disable WebP on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Disable WebP?
The plugins most like Disable WebP, by the tags they share, are Cimo (10K+), Disable Media Sizes (10K+) and Enable SVG, WebP, and ICO Upload (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | URBAN BASE |
| First released | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Nov 4, 2022 |
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