ImageRecycle pdf & image compression
v3.1.18by ImageRecycle · updated 1 year ago
ImageRecycle image & PDF compression. Make WordPress loads faster by using an automatic image and PDF optimization.
- Rank
- #6,631
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,220
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 95K
- 94,978 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 26 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ImageRecycle pdf & image compression at a glance
ImageRecycle pdf & image compression is a WordPress plugin by ImageRecycle with 1K+ active installs, the #6,631 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 24 times, 37% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews. Version 3.1.18 came out on Sep 30, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “image compress”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats607 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ImageRecycle pdf & image compression |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 17 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,217 · -3.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,217 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,219 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,218 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,226 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,229 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,225 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,224 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,225 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,221 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,228 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,220 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,228 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,254 |
Rank over time
#6,631 · down 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,631 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,631 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,634 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,622 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,614 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,610 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,614 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,616 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,608 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,619 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,607 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,638 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,636 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,630 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.57% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.07% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
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 #6636 → #6614Downloads +45.7%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.199%
- v3.01.0%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★26 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.1.18
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Jul 10, 2015
- Last updated
- Sep 30, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ImageRecycle pdf & image compression
How many websites use ImageRecycle pdf & image compression?
ImageRecycle pdf & image compression is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,631 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ImageRecycle pdf & image compression been downloaded?
94,978 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 24 times. See download stats
When was ImageRecycle pdf & image compression last updated?
Version 3.1.18 came out on Sep 30, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is ImageRecycle pdf & image compression compatible with the latest WordPress?
ImageRecycle pdf & image compression’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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.
Does ImageRecycle pdf & image compression have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 15 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep ImageRecycle pdf & image compression up to date. See its security record
Is ImageRecycle pdf & image compression still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ImageRecycle pdf & image compression have?
4.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews on WordPress.org. 85% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to ImageRecycle pdf & image compression?
The plugins most like ImageRecycle pdf & image compression, by the tags they share, are Image Optimizer (1M+), Squeeze (3K+) and Image Editor by Pixo (700+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
26 reviews
- 5 stars: 22 reviews, 85%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 85%4–5★
- Mixed
- 4%3★
- Critical
- 12%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,220 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 26 |
| Total downloads | 95K |
| Author | ImageRecycle |
| First released | Jul 10, 2015 |
| Version | 3.1.18 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
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