Shrinkwell Image Optimizer
v1.16.4by levmedia · updated 4 months ago
Optimize images with WebP and AVIF, then review possibly unused media safely.
- Rank
- #26,590
- Down126 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 2,035 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shrinkwell Image Optimizer at a glance
Shrinkwell Image Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by levmedia with 20+ active installs, the #26,590 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.16.4 came out on Jul 10, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 17 plugins tagged “media cleanup”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats109 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shrinkwell Image Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
Rank over time
#26,590 · up 56 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,590 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,464 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,278 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,384 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,088 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,260 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #26,307 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,045 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,555 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,567 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,646 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #26567 → #26384Downloads +12.5%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.16100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.16.4
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 13, 2026
- Last updated
- Jul 10, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shrinkwell Image Optimizer
How many websites use Shrinkwell Image Optimizer?
Shrinkwell Image Optimizer is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,590 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shrinkwell Image Optimizer been downloaded?
2,035 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Shrinkwell Image Optimizer last updated?
Version 1.16.4 came out on Jul 10, 2026 (3 months ago).
Is Shrinkwell 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 Shrinkwell 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 Shrinkwell Image Optimizer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Shrinkwell Image Optimizer?
The plugins most like Shrinkwell Image Optimizer, by the tags they share, are UWH Image Optimizer & Converter (100+), PDEV Image Optimizer (100+) and Optimole (200K+). 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 | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | levmedia |
| First released | May 13, 2026 |
| Version | 1.16.4 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jul 10, 2026 |
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