Optimize Images Resizing
v1.4.1by OriginalEXE · updated 9 years ago
Plugin optimizes the process of generating custom image sizes in WordPress and offers a cleanup functionality for preexisting images.
- Rank
- #2,986
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5,560
- 5K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 100.4K
- 100,392 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 45 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Optimize Images Resizing at a glance
Optimize Images Resizing is a WordPress plugin by OriginalEXE with 5K+ active installs, the #2,986 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 37 times, 23% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 45 reviews. Version 1.4.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “resizing”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats855 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Optimize Images Resizing |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5,564 · -0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5,564 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5,567 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5,569 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5,571 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5,572 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5,567 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5,571 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5,571 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5,573 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5,587 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5,584 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5,587 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5,590 |
Rank over time
#2,986 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #2,986 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,987 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,989 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,988 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,988 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,988 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,988 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,988 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,987 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,987 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,981 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,986 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,993 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,991 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,992 |
Growth %
Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.05% |
Active installs band
5K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2993 → #2988Downloads +27.5%
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
- v1.30.5%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★45 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 18, 2014
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Optimize Images Resizing
How many websites use Optimize Images Resizing?
Optimize Images Resizing is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,986 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Optimize Images Resizing been downloaded?
100,392 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 37 times. See download stats
When was Optimize Images Resizing last updated?
Version 1.4.1 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Optimize Images Resizing compatible with the latest WordPress?
Optimize Images Resizing’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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.
Does Optimize Images Resizing have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Optimize Images Resizing. See its security record
Is Optimize Images Resizing 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 Optimize Images Resizing have?
4.6 out of 5 from 45 reviews on WordPress.org. 87% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Optimize Images Resizing?
The plugins most like Optimize Images Resizing, by the tags they share, are Media Cleaner (90K+), Clean Image Filenames (30K+) and Database Cleaner (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
45 reviews
- 5 stars: 39 reviews, 87%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 3 reviews, 7%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 7%
- Positive
- 87%4–5★
- Mixed
- 7%3★
- Critical
- 7%1–2★
- About 7 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 9 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5,560 |
| Reported installs | 5K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 45 |
| Total downloads | 100.4K |
| Author | OriginalEXE |
| First released | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Version | 1.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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