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Best media optimization plugins for WordPress

The most popular media optimization plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. SpeedSize Image & Video AI-Optimizer leads with 400+ active installs, ahead of RC Site Manager & Optimization (20+) and ARN Smart Image Optimizer (fewer than 10). All 4 plugins tagged “media optimization” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 4 media optimization plugins

  1. 1.
    SpeedSize Image & Video AI-Optimizer

    The most installed media optimization plugin, with 400+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 6 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.

  2. 2.
    RC Site Manager & Optimization

    20+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 2 months ago.

  3. 3.
    ARN Smart Image Optimizer

    Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 days ago.

  4. 4.
    Media Gallery Cleaner

    Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.

All 4 plugins tagged “media optimization”