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Media Webp

v1.0.3

by steveturner2018 · updated 8 years ago

Automatically creates webp images when you upload compatible media. This plugin also manages any updates and changes to the linked attachment images.

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Rank
#18,579
Down40 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 74
70+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.4K
5,438 all-time
Rating
4.9/5
7 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -20% (30d)·Toward 60+ · ETA unknown

Media Webp at a glance

Media Webp is a WordPress plugin by steveturner2018 with 70+ active installs, the #18,579 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.0.3 came out on Oct 30, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 7 plugins tagged “optimise”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

67 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Media Webp Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0246Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateMedia Webp
Nov 2, 20267
Nov 1, 20266
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20262
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20267
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 74 · -2.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.747576Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202674
Nov 7, 202674
Nov 5, 202674
Nov 4, 202675
Nov 3, 202674
Nov 2, 202674
Nov 1, 202674
Oct 31, 202675
Oct 30, 202675
Oct 29, 202675
Oct 28, 202675
Oct 27, 202676

Rank over time

#18,579 · down 176 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#18.4K#18.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#18,579
Nov 7, 2026#18,539
Nov 6, 2026#18,532
Nov 5, 2026#18,550
Nov 4, 2026#18,502
Nov 2, 2026#18,551
Nov 1, 2026#18,549
Oct 31, 2026#18,484
Oct 30, 2026#18,391
Oct 29, 2026#18,396
Oct 28, 2026#18,462
Oct 27, 2026#18,403

Growth %

Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-1.33%
Nov 4, 2026+1.35%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-1.33%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-1.32%

Active installs band

70+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.70Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202670+
Nov 7, 202670+
Nov 6, 202670+
Nov 5, 202670+
Nov 4, 202670+
Nov 3, 202670+
Nov 2, 202670+
Nov 1, 202670+
Oct 31, 202670+
Oct 30, 202670+
Oct 29, 202670+
Oct 28, 202670+
Oct 27, 202670+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #18462 → #18550
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

4.9★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.3
Requires WordPress
4.7
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
7.1.0
First released
Oct 25, 2018
Last updated
Oct 30, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Media Webp

How many websites use Media Webp?

Media Webp is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,579 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Media Webp been downloaded?

5,438 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Media Webp last updated?

Version 1.0.3 came out on Oct 30, 2018 (8 years ago).

Is Media Webp compatible with the latest WordPress?

Media Webp’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Media Webp still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Media Webp have?

4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Media Webp?

The plugins most like Media Webp, by the tags they share, are WebP Express (300K+), Modern Image Formats (100K+) and Media Cleaner (90K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.9

★★★★★

7 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 reviews, 86%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
  • 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★
  • About 14 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 27 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Media Webp
Estimated installs≈ 74
Reported installs70+
Rating4.9
Reviews7
Total downloads5.4K
Authorsteveturner2018
First releasedOct 25, 2018
Version1.0.3
Requires WP4.7
Requires PHP7.1.0
Last updatedOct 30, 2018

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