PDEV Image Optimizer – WebP & AVIF
v1.4.2by Grzegorz Puszka · updated 22 days ago
Speed up WordPress image delivery with local WebP and AVIF optimization. Free, private, unlimited, with no subscription or PRO version.
- Rank
- #16,234
- Up82 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 117
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 902
- 902 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PDEV Image Optimizer at a glance
PDEV Image Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by Grzegorz Puszka with 100+ active installs, the #16,234 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.4.2 came out on Oct 17, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 63 plugins tagged “image optimizer”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats388 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PDEV Image Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 117 · +20.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 113 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 111 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 109 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 107 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 105 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 103 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 97 |
Rank over time
#16,234 · up 659 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,234 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,316 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,278 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,915 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,937 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,949 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,038 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,131 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,222 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,464 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,726 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,906 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,893 |
Growth %
Average +1.57% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.74% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.74% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.77% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.80% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.83% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.87% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.91% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.03% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #16906 → #15915Downloads -13%Installs 90+ → 100+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Aug 27, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 17, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PDEV Image Optimizer
How many websites use PDEV Image Optimizer?
PDEV Image Optimizer is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,234 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PDEV Image Optimizer been downloaded?
902 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was PDEV Image Optimizer last updated?
Version 1.4.2 came out on Oct 17, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is PDEV Image Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is PDEV Image Optimizer still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PDEV Image Optimizer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to PDEV Image Optimizer?
The plugins most like PDEV Image Optimizer, by the tags they share, are UWH Image Optimizer & Converter (100+), Optimole (200K+) and Robin Image Optimizer (100K+). 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 | ≈ 117 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 902 |
| Author | Grzegorz Puszka |
| First released | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Version | 1.4.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 17, 2026 |
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Optimole
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- Rank
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- Rank
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- Installs
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- Rank
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