JGWS Media Optimizer
v1.8.1by jgwebstudio · updated 1 month ago
Automatically convert JPG and JPEG images to WebP during WordPress Media Library uploads, with optional original file preservation.
- Rank
- #45,050
- Down2,076 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 546
- 546 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JGWS Media Optimizer at a glance
JGWS Media Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by jgwebstudio with 10+ active installs, the #45,050 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.8.1 came out on Oct 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 4 plugins tagged “jpg to webp”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats73 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JGWS Media Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#45,050 · down 5,195 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #45,050 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,974 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,960 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,663 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,531 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,877 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #48,345 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,184 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #39,855 |
Growth %
Average -1.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -20.00% |
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
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- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.8100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · up 5.0 in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Sep 10, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JGWS Media Optimizer
How many websites use JGWS Media Optimizer?
JGWS Media Optimizer 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 #45,050 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JGWS Media Optimizer been downloaded?
546 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was JGWS Media Optimizer last updated?
Version 1.8.1 came out on Oct 7, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is JGWS Media Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is JGWS Media Optimizer still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JGWS Media Optimizer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to JGWS Media Optimizer?
The plugins most like JGWS Media Optimizer, by the tags they share, are TheDock Media (500+), Upload Converter for WebP (400+) and WebP Image Converter & Replacer (100+). 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 546 |
| Author | jgwebstudio |
| First released | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Version | 1.8.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 7, 2026 |
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