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PBC Image Compress

v1.0.0

by stewarty · updated 10 years ago

Losslessly Compress Images as they are created using JpegOptim, OptiPNG & Gifsicle

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Rank
#36,174
Up10,529 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 15
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.8K
3,797 all-time
Rating
3.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

PBC Image Compress at a glance

PBC Image Compress is a WordPress plugin by stewarty with 10+ active installs, the #36,174 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 5, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 57 plugins tagged “compression”, it ranks #29. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

30 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
PBC Image Compress Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.012Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DatePBC Image Compress
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20261
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20262
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 15 · -6.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.121416Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202615
Nov 7, 202612
Nov 5, 202613
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202615
Nov 2, 202615
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202615
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202614
Oct 27, 202616

Rank over time

#36,174 · up 2,117 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#36,174
Nov 7, 2026#46,703
Nov 5, 2026#44,913
Nov 4, 2026#39,339
Nov 2, 2026#37,130
Nov 1, 2026#40,490
Oct 31, 2026#41,201
Oct 30, 2026#36,702
Oct 29, 2026#40,199
Oct 27, 2026#38,291

Growth %

Average -0.54% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+25.00%
Nov 7, 2026-3.85%
Nov 5, 2026-7.14%
Nov 4, 2026-6.67%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+7.14%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-6.67%
Oct 30, 2026+7.14%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-12.50%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0
Requires WordPress
3.5.0
Tested up to
4.5.33
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 5, 2016
Last updated
Oct 5, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about PBC Image Compress

How many websites use PBC Image Compress?

PBC Image Compress is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #36,174 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has PBC Image Compress been downloaded?

3,797 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was PBC Image Compress last updated?

Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 5, 2016 (10 years ago).

Is PBC Image Compress compatible with the latest WordPress?

PBC Image Compress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 PBC Image Compress still maintained?

Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does PBC Image Compress have?

3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to PBC Image Compress?

The plugins most like PBC Image Compress, by the tags they share, are Modern Image Formats (100K+), Media Cleaner (90K+) and Image Placeholders (60K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
Positive
50%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
50%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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PBC Image Compress
Estimated installs≈ 15
Reported installs10+
Rating3.0
Reviews2
Total downloads3.8K
Authorstewarty
First releasedOct 5, 2016
Version1.0.0
Requires WP3.5.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 5, 2016

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