S3 Image Optimizer
v3.0.1by Shane Bishop · updated 3 months ago
Compress images in Amazon S3 buckets using lossless and lossy optimization methods via the EWWW Image Optimizer.
- Rank
- #13,118
- Down49 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 168
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 22K
- 22,001 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
S3 Image Optimizer at a glance
S3 Image Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by Shane Bishop with 100+ active installs, the #13,118 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 3.0.1 came out on Jul 30, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 28 plugins tagged “wp-cli”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats399 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | S3 Image Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 13 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 168 · -10.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 170 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 187 |
Rank over time
#13,118 · down 59 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,118 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,069 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,405 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,201 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,093 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,052 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,135 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,158 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,176 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,141 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,061 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,071 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,051 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,059 |
Growth %
Average -0.82% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +3.05% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.48% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.59% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.59% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.63% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| 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 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13051 → #13093Downloads -12%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.068%
- v2.619%
- v2.513%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.7
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Jun 17, 2021
- Last updated
- Jul 30, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about S3 Image Optimizer
How many websites use S3 Image Optimizer?
S3 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 #13,118 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has S3 Image Optimizer been downloaded?
22,001 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was S3 Image Optimizer last updated?
Version 3.0.1 came out on Jul 30, 2026 (3 months ago).
Is S3 Image Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is S3 Image Optimizer still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does S3 Image Optimizer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to S3 Image Optimizer?
The plugins most like S3 Image Optimizer, by the tags they share, are Menu Image, Icons made easy (100K+), Image Widget (100K+) and reSmush.it (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 | ≈ 168 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 22K |
| Author | Shane Bishop |
| First released | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Version | 3.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.7 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Jul 30, 2026 |
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