QuickWebP – WebP & AVIF Image Optimizer, Compression & SEO for WordPress
v4.1.4by Ludwig You · updated 1 day ago
QuickWebP converts JPG and PNG to WebP, compresses images locally, improves image SEO, and adds AVIF with QuickWebP Pro.
- Rank
- #2,361
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 8,500
- 8K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 71.2K
- 71,193 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 20 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
QuickWebP at a glance
QuickWebP is a WordPress plugin by Ludwig You with 8K+ active installs, the #2,361 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 81 times, 41% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Version 4.1.4 came out on Nov 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 142 plugins tagged “AVIF”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats5.2K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | QuickWebP |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 404 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 212 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 270 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,269 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,149 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 78 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 69 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 79 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 111 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 102 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 98 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 79 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 91 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 98 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 90 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 78 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 8,496 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8,496 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8,511 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8,500 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8,491 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8,487 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8,483 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8,478 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8,507 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8,509 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8,512 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8,519 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8,518 |
Rank over time
#2,361 · up 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,361 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,359 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,358 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,361 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,361 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,359 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,362 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,361 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,356 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,360 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,364 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,366 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,364 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,368 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.01% |
Active installs band
8K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Judged on Nov 15, 2026
- Released 4.1.4 (was 4.1.3)
- So far:Rank #2359 → #2361
- Released 4.1.3 (was 4.1.2)
- Rank #2366 → #2361Downloads +168.4%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.159%
- v3.234%
- Other6.8%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★20 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Feb 9, 2023
- Last updated
- Nov 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about QuickWebP
How many websites use QuickWebP?
QuickWebP is active on 8K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,361 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has QuickWebP been downloaded?
71,193 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 81 times. See download stats
When was QuickWebP last updated?
Version 4.1.4 came out on Nov 7, 2026 (1 day ago). See every release
Is QuickWebP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does QuickWebP have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep QuickWebP up to date. See its security record
Is QuickWebP still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 day ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does QuickWebP have?
4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews on WordPress.org. 90% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to QuickWebP?
The plugins most like QuickWebP, by the tags they share, are Optimole (200K+), Robin Image Optimizer (100K+) and Modern Image Formats (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
20 reviews
- 5 stars: 18 reviews, 90%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- Positive
- 95%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 5%1–2★
- About 14 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 15 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 8,500 |
| Reported installs | 8K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 20 |
| Total downloads | 71.2K |
| Author | Ludwig You |
| First released | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Version | 4.1.4 |
| Requires WP | 6.5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Nov 7, 2026 |
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