Simple WebP Optimizer
v2.0by Ash · updated 9 months ago
Auto-convert JPG/PNG to WebP. Save up to 80% server space and boost site speed with built-in bulk optimization and real-time savings reports.
- Rank
- #32,839
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 505
- 505 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple WebP Optimizer at a glance
Simple WebP Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by Ash with 10+ active installs, the #32,839 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0 came out on Feb 6, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 17 plugins tagged “optimizer”, it ranks #9. 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 stats46 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple WebP Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#32,839 · down 838 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #32,839 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #32,860 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #32,832 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,375 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #33,053 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,829 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,801 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,914 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,071 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #32,025 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #32,001 |
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% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #32001 → #32832
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 6, 2026
- Last updated
- Feb 6, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple WebP Optimizer
How many websites use Simple WebP Optimizer?
Simple WebP 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 #32,839 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple WebP Optimizer been downloaded?
505 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Simple WebP Optimizer last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Feb 6, 2026 (9 months ago).
Is Simple WebP Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple WebP Optimizer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 WebP Optimizer still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple WebP Optimizer have?
No one has reviewed Simple WebP Optimizer on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple WebP Optimizer?
The plugins most like Simple WebP Optimizer, by the tags they share, are WebP Express (300K+), Speed Optimizer (1M+) and Jetpack Boost (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 505 |
| Author | Ash |
| First released | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
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