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Simple Image Optimizer

v1.0

by eliasmarca · updated 8 years ago

Free plugin for image optimization. Simple Image Optimizer lets you set the quality of all images to to improve your SEO.

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Rank
#32,814
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 16
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
1.7K
1,719 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Simple Image Optimizer at a glance

Simple Image Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by eliasmarca with 10+ active installs, the #32,814 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Feb 24, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 2 plugins tagged “elias margolis”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

26 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple Image Optimizer Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0123Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateSimple Image Optimizer
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1515.516Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202616
Nov 7, 202616
Nov 5, 202615
Nov 4, 202615
Nov 3, 202615
Nov 2, 202616
Nov 1, 202615
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 202615
Oct 29, 202615
Oct 28, 202615
Oct 27, 202616

Rank over time

#32,814 · up 4,496 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 7 days across 1 series.#34K#36KOct 27Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 7, 2026#32,814
Nov 4, 2026#33,990
Nov 2, 2026#33,568
Oct 31, 2026#33,886
Oct 30, 2026#34,538
Oct 28, 2026#34,768
Oct 27, 2026#37,310

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+3.33%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-6.25%
Nov 2, 2026+6.67%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-6.25%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0
Requires WordPress
4.9
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
7
First released
Feb 24, 2018
Last updated
Feb 24, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple Image Optimizer

How many websites use Simple Image Optimizer?

Simple Image Optimizer is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #32,814 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple Image Optimizer been downloaded?

1,719 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Simple Image Optimizer last updated?

Version 1.0 came out on Feb 24, 2018 (8 years ago).

Is Simple Image Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple Image Optimizer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Simple Image Optimizer 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 Simple Image Optimizer have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Simple Image Optimizer?

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Latest reviews

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Review 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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Simple Image Optimizer
Estimated installs≈ 16
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads1.7K
Authoreliasmarca
First releasedFeb 24, 2018
Version1.0
Requires WP4.9
Requires PHP7
Last updatedFeb 24, 2018

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