EXIF Remover
v1.0.4by lastsplash (a11n) · updated 2 months ago
Remove EXIF data from images on upload.
- Rank
- #8,652
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 559
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,226 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
EXIF Remover at a glance
EXIF Remover is a WordPress plugin by lastsplash (a11n) with 500+ active installs, the #8,652 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.4 came out on Aug 30, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 42 plugins tagged “exif”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats311 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | EXIF Remover |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 13 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 559 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 559 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 559 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 554 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 557 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 557 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 557 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 559 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 555 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 558 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 558 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 558 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 572 |
Rank over time
#8,652 · up 37 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,652 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,655 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,664 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,691 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,663 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,668 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,662 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,648 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,685 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,665 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,677 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,692 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,689 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.54% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.54% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.45% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8692 → #8691Downloads -10%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 6.9
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 8.2
- First released
- Sep 29, 2024
- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about EXIF Remover
How many websites use EXIF Remover?
EXIF Remover is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,652 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has EXIF Remover been downloaded?
4,226 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was EXIF Remover last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Aug 30, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is EXIF Remover compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is EXIF Remover still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does EXIF Remover have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to EXIF Remover?
The plugins most like EXIF Remover, by the tags they share, are Modern Image Formats (100K+), Media Cleaner (90K+) and Image Placeholders (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 559 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | lastsplash (a11n) |
| First released | Sep 29, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 6.9 |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 |
| Last updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
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