EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser
v1.0.77by domclic · updated 27 days ago
Automatically optimise uploaded images using the PHP GD library — no external APIs, no account required.
- Rank
- #23,300
- Down264 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.2K
- 1,237 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser at a glance
EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser is a WordPress plugin by domclic with 30+ active installs, the #23,300 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 20% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.77 came out on Oct 12, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 7 plugins tagged “image optimisation”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats252 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · +12.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#23,300 · up 1,304 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,300 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,036 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,266 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,104 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,427 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,915 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,906 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,360 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,829 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,873 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,139 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,604 |
Growth %
Average +1.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.78% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +5.88% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -5.71% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +6.25% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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- Rank #24604 → #23104
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.77
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Mar 28, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 12, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser
How many websites use EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser?
EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,300 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser been downloaded?
1,237 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser last updated?
Version 1.0.77 came out on Oct 12, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser have?
No one has reviewed EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser?
The plugins most like EffortLess Simple Image Optimiser, by the tags they share, are Converter for Media (500K+), Optimole (200K+) and Robin Image Optimizer (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.2K |
| Author | domclic |
| First released | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.77 |
| Requires WP | 5.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
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