Imagify Image Optimization: Optimize Images | Compress & Convert to WebP/AVIF
v2.3.5by WP Media · updated 3 days ago
Image optimization in 1‑click: compress, resize & convert to WebP/AVIF – free up to 20MB/month. Enjoy the easiest WordPress image optimizer to set up.
- Rank
- #68
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 950,000
- 900K+ reported · Low
- Total downloads
- 21.7M
- 21,724,559 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 1,657 reviews
- Support resolved
- 67%
- 2 of 3 threads, last 2 months
Imagify Image Optimization at a glance
Imagify Image Optimization is a WordPress plugin by WP Media with 900K+ active installs, the #68 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6,444 times, 37% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1,657 reviews. Version 2.3.5 came out on Nov 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 69 plugins tagged “compress images”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats473.6K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Imagify Image Optimization |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 18,066 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 237,638 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60,998 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5,949 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6,442 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6,446 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,742 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,797 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5,739 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6,135 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7,066 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6,522 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6,937 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3,878 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4,116 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7,030 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9,991 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8,615 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6,118 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6,332 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3,821 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3,854 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5,382 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6,053 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6,532 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6,851 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6,314 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3,668 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3,550 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5,983 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 952,850 · -0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 952,850 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 952,850 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 952,850 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 953,008 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 953,008 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 952,850 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 952,850 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 952,850 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 952,850 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 952,918 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 952,893 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 952,972 |
Rank over time
#68
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #68 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #68 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #68 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #68 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #68 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #68 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #68 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #68 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #68 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #68 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #68 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #68 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #68 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | #68 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | #68 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #68 |
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 | -0.02% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.01% |
Active installs band
900K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 900K+ |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1M+ |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1M+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1M+ |
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- So far:Rank #68 → #68
- Released 2.3.5 (was 2.3.4)
- Rank #68 → #68Downloads +3.5%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.365%
- v2.228%
- Other7.6%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★1,657 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.3.5
- Requires WordPress
- 5.3
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 27, 2016
- Last updated
- Nov 5, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Imagify Image Optimization
How many websites use Imagify Image Optimization?
Imagify Image Optimization is active on 900K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #68 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Imagify Image Optimization been downloaded?
21,724,559 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6,444 times. See download stats
When was Imagify Image Optimization last updated?
Version 2.3.5 came out on Nov 5, 2026 (3 days ago). See every release
Is Imagify Image Optimization compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Imagify Image Optimization have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Imagify Image Optimization. See its security record
Is Imagify Image Optimization still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 days ago. Its authors resolved 2 of the 3 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Imagify Image Optimization have?
4.3 out of 5 from 1,657 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Imagify Image Optimization?
The plugins most like Imagify Image Optimization, by the tags they share, are Smush (1M+), Converter for Media (500K+) and ShortPixel Image Optimizer (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
1,657 reviews
- 5 stars: 1,296 reviews, 78%
- 4 stars: 64 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 31 reviews, 2%
- 2 stars: 44 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 222 reviews, 13%
- Positive
- 82%4–5★
- Mixed
- 2%3★
- Critical
- 16%1–2★
- About 107 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 950,000 |
| Reported installs | 900K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 1,657 |
| Total downloads | 21.7M |
| Author | WP Media |
| First released | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Version | 2.3.5 |
| Requires WP | 5.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 5, 2026 |
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