GioCompress
v1.4.0by Giovanni Bevacqua · updated 1 month ago
WordPress plugin for smart image optimization. Auto-converts to WebP, includes smart lazy loading, and generates missing alt text for better SEO.
- Rank
- #24,049
- Up283 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.1K
- 1,092 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
GioCompress at a glance
GioCompress is a WordPress plugin by Giovanni Bevacqua with 30+ active installs, the #24,049 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 17% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.4.0 came out on Sep 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 57 plugins tagged “compression”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats73 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | GioCompress |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 34 |
Rank over time
#24,049 · up 218 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,049 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,332 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,287 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,297 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,283 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,023 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,150 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,962 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,098 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,267 |
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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | +3.03% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.94% |
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- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.365%
- v1.435%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 23, 2025
- Last updated
- Sep 25, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about GioCompress
How many websites use GioCompress?
GioCompress 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 #24,049 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has GioCompress been downloaded?
1,092 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was GioCompress last updated?
Version 1.4.0 came out on Sep 25, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is GioCompress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is GioCompress still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does GioCompress have?
No one has reviewed GioCompress on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to GioCompress?
The plugins most like GioCompress, by the tags they share, are Image Optimizer (1M+), Converter for Media (500K+) and WebP Express (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.1K |
| Author | Giovanni Bevacqua |
| First released | May 23, 2025 |
| Version | 1.4.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 25, 2026 |
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