Remove exif and metadata
v1.0by EdgarKotov · updated 10 years ago
Automatically remove exif and metadata data after uploading. Just moment supported format: JPG and PNG. Using ImageMagick
- Rank
- #12,659
- Up42 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 222
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.2K
- 7,203 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Remove exif and metadata at a glance
Remove exif and metadata is a WordPress plugin by EdgarKotov with 200+ active installs, the #12,659 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Jan 13, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 6 plugins tagged “imagemagick”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats89 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Remove exif and metadata |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 222 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 227 |
Rank over time
#12,659 · up 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,659 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,701 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,668 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,671 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,683 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,659 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,710 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,719 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,710 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,680 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,634 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,631 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,670 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,661 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.90% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.76% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 13, 2016
- Last updated
- Jan 13, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Remove exif and metadata
How many websites use Remove exif and metadata?
Remove exif and metadata is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,659 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Remove exif and metadata been downloaded?
7,203 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Remove exif and metadata last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jan 13, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Remove exif and metadata compatible with the latest WordPress?
Remove exif and metadata’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Remove exif and metadata still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Remove exif and metadata have?
4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 60% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Remove exif and metadata?
The plugins most like Remove exif and metadata, by the tags they share, are ImageMagick Engine (60K+), WP Meta and Date Remover (80K+) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 60%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 222 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 7.2K |
| Author | EdgarKotov |
| First released | Jan 13, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 13, 2016 |
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