Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse
v1.0by Evan Norton · updated 7 years ago
Upload a JSON file generated by Google's Lighthouse website auditing tool and this plugin will compress and replace all flagged images using the …
- Rank
- #12,770
- Up65 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 219
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.6K
- 7,604 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse at a glance
Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse is a WordPress plugin by Evan Norton with 200+ active installs, the #12,770 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Feb 25, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “compressor”. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats126 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 219 · -1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 219 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 218 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 219 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 218 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 223 |
Rank over time
#12,770 · down 27 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,770 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,835 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,803 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,783 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,650 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,742 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,852 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,668 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,768 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,719 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,760 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,772 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,734 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,743 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.90% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.91% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.24% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.36% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.90% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12734 → #12650
- Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 5.1.28
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Oct 16, 2018
- Last updated
- Feb 25, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse
How many websites use Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse?
Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,770 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse been downloaded?
7,604 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Feb 25, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse compatible with the latest WordPress?
Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.28, 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 Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse?
The plugins most like Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse, by the tags they share, are Cimo (10K+), EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+) and Menu Image, Icons made easy (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 219 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.6K |
| Author | Evan Norton |
| First released | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Feb 25, 2019 |
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