Media WebP Converter
v1.0.0by Subrata Sarkar · updated 1 year ago
Converts all media images to WebP format with options to overwrite originals, control output image quality, and optionally generate new attachments.
- Rank
- #25,100
- Down94 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 32
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 615
- 615 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media WebP Converter at a glance
Media WebP Converter is a WordPress plugin by Subrata Sarkar with 30+ active installs, the #25,100 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 6, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 16 plugins tagged “image converter”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats86 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media WebP Converter |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 32 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#25,100 · down 257 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,100 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,006 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,070 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,081 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,825 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,895 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,876 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,003 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,843 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +40%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.6
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 6, 2025
- Last updated
- Aug 6, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media WebP Converter
How many websites use Media WebP Converter?
Media WebP Converter is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,100 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media WebP Converter been downloaded?
615 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Media WebP Converter last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 6, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Media WebP Converter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Media WebP Converter’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.
Is Media WebP Converter 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 Media WebP Converter have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Media WebP Converter?
The plugins most like Media WebP Converter, by the tags they share, are Image Optimizer (1M+), Converter for Media (500K+) and WebP Express (300K+). 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 | ≈ 32 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 615 |
| Author | Subrata Sarkar |
| First released | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 6, 2025 |
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