In Browser Image Compression
v2.1.1by staurand · updated 2 months ago
Compress your images in your browser!
- Rank
- #47,643
- Down7,166 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,393 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
In Browser Image Compression at a glance
In Browser Image Compression is a WordPress plugin by staurand with 10+ active installs, the #47,643 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.1.1 came out on Sep 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 265 plugins tagged “image optimization”, it ranks #124. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | In Browser Image Compression |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#47,643 · down 8,694 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #47,643 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,477 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,987 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,283 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #35,950 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #38,646 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,957 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,532 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,881 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,949 |
Growth %
Average -1.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v2.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 18, 2022
- Last updated
- Sep 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about In Browser Image Compression
How many websites use In Browser Image Compression?
In Browser Image Compression 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 #47,643 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has In Browser Image Compression been downloaded?
2,393 times in total since 2022.
When was In Browser Image Compression last updated?
Version 2.1.1 came out on Sep 7, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is In Browser Image Compression compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is In Browser Image Compression still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does In Browser Image Compression have?
No one has reviewed In Browser Image Compression on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to In Browser Image Compression?
The plugins most like In Browser Image Compression, by the tags they share, are Converter for Media (500K+), Optimole (200K+) and Robin Image Optimizer (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | staurand |
| First released | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Version | 2.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2026 |
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