Resize images before upload
v1.8by WPsites · updated 9 years ago
Automatically resizes your images right in your browser, before uploading.
- Rank
- #6,374
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,290
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 60.4K
- 60,401 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 22 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Resize images before upload at a glance
Resize images before upload is a WordPress plugin by WPsites with 1K+ active installs, the #6,374 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews. Version 1.8 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 3 plugins tagged “plupload”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats237 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Resize images before upload |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,292 · -5.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,292 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,295 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,298 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,300 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,305 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,298 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,301 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,303 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,303 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,303 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,305 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,311 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,371 |
Rank over time
#6,374 · down 34 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,374 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,373 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,362 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,358 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,354 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,342 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,354 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,349 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,345 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,345 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,344 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,345 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,345 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,340 |
Growth %
Average -0.46% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.54% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.38% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
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.
- v1.899%
- v0.61.0%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★22 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 13, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Resize images before upload
How many websites use Resize images before upload?
Resize images before upload is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,374 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Resize images before upload been downloaded?
60,401 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Resize images before upload last updated?
Version 1.8 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Resize images before upload compatible with the latest WordPress?
Resize images before upload’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Resize images before upload have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Resize images before upload. See its security record
Is Resize images before upload 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 Resize images before upload have?
4.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Resize images before upload?
The plugins most like Resize images before upload, by the tags they share, are EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+), ShortPixel Image Optimizer (300K+) and Modern Image Formats (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
22 reviews
- 5 stars: 19 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- Positive
- 86%4–5★
- Mixed
- 5%3★
- Critical
- 9%1–2★
- About 4 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 | ≈ 1,290 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 22 |
| Total downloads | 60.4K |
| Author | WPsites |
| First released | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Version | 1.8 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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