Squeeze – Browser-Based Image Compression & WebP Converter (No API, No Limits)
v1.8.3.1by Bogdan Bendziukov · Pluginarium · updated 5 days ago
Browser-based image compression & WebP—no API keys or quotas. Works on any hosting.
- Rank
- #3,844
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,510
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 28.6K
- 28,634 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Squeeze at a glance
Squeeze is a WordPress plugin by Bogdan Bendziukov · Pluginarium with 3K+ active installs, the #3,844 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 111 times, 116% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.8.3.1 came out on Nov 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 87 plugins tagged “image compression”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats5.3K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Squeeze |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 480 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 272 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 148 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 79 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 560 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 190 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 98 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 419 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 294 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 678 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 78 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 105 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 90 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 359 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,504 · +0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,504 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,508 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,493 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,486 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,471 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,471 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,474 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,501 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,463 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,454 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,453 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,494 |
Rank over time
#3,844 · up 81 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,844 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,845 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,850 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,851 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,860 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,860 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,855 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,863 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,865 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,873 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,872 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,887 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,885 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,925 |
Growth %
Average +0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.10% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.17% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #3860 → #3844
- Released 1.8.3.1 (was 1.8.3)
- Rank #3872 → #3850Downloads +16.3%
- Released 1.8.3 (was 1.8.2)
- Rank #3887 → #3851Downloads +39.6%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #3925 → #3860Downloads +46%
- Released 1.8.2 (was 1.8.1)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.772%
- v1.827%
- Other0.7%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 16, 2023
- Last updated
- Nov 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Squeeze
How many websites use Squeeze?
Squeeze is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,844 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Squeeze been downloaded?
28,634 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 111 times. See download stats
When was Squeeze last updated?
Version 1.8.3.1 came out on Nov 3, 2026 (5 days ago). See every release
Is Squeeze compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Squeeze have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 6 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Squeeze up to date. See its security record
Is Squeeze still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 days ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Squeeze have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Squeeze?
The plugins most like Squeeze, by the tags they share, are Smush (1M+), Imagify Image Optimization (900K+) and Converter for Media (500K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 3,510 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 28.6K |
| Author | Bogdan Bendziukov · Pluginarium |
| First released | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Version | 1.8.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 3, 2026 |
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- 1M+
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Imagify Image Optimization
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Image optimization in 1‑click: compress, resize & convert to WebP/AVIF – free up to 20MB/month. Enjoy the easiest WordPress image optimizer to set up.
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- #68
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Converter for Media
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Speed up your website by using our WebP & AVIF Converter. Optimize images and serve WebP and AVIF images instead of standard formats!
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- #118
- Installs
- 500K+
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