Nix Image Optimizer
v2.1.13by nixtool · updated 11 days ago
Convert images to WebP with bulk compression, media log, watermarking, image SEO, featured image generation, and unused media cleanup.
- Rank
- #34,716
- Down574 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 505
- 505 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Nix Image Optimizer at a glance
Nix Image Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by nixtool with 10+ active installs, the #34,716 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 2.1.13 came out on Oct 28, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 57 plugins tagged “compression”, it ranks #28. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats134 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Nix Image Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,716 · down 5,413 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #34,716 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,142 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #33,402 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,232 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,940 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #32,144 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #32,223 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,429 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,402 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,522 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,303 |
Growth %
Average -1.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.25% |
| 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 | -5.88% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.1.4
- Released 2.1.13 (was 2.1.11)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.13
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 21, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 28, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Nix Image Optimizer
How many websites use Nix Image Optimizer?
Nix Image 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 #34,716 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Nix Image Optimizer been downloaded?
505 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Nix Image Optimizer last updated?
Version 2.1.13 came out on Oct 28, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is Nix Image Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Nix Image Optimizer still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Nix Image Optimizer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Nix Image Optimizer?
The plugins most like Nix Image Optimizer, by the tags they share, are WebP Express (300K+), Modern Image Formats (100K+) and Optimus (30K+). 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 505 |
| Author | nixtool |
| First released | May 21, 2026 |
| Version | 2.1.13 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2026 |
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