Best optimize image plugins for WordPress
The most popular optimize image plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Optimus leads with 30K+ active installs, ahead of Image Converter & Optimizer (60+) and Sprite Generator (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “Optimize image” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 optimize image plugins
- 1.
OptimusThe most installed optimize image plugin, with 30K+ active installs. Rated 4.2 from 69 reviews, updated 8 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 2.
Image Converter & Optimizer60+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 9 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 3.
Sprite GeneratorFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 11 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
All 3 plugins tagged “Optimize image”
Optimus
#1,070by KeyCDN8 months ago
Effective image compression and optimization during the upload process. Smart, automatic and reliable.
- Installs
- 30K+
- Rating
- 4.2(69)
- Downloads
- 59/day
Image Converter & Optimizer
Up in the last 7 days:68#19,381by GrandPlugins9 months ago
Easily convert any image type to another, including png, jpg, gif, webp, and avif in a single click, with support for image subsizes.
- Installs
- 60+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Sprite Generator
Down in the last 7 days:2,838#71,589by manu22511 months ago
Create one sprite from different images to optimize your website loading!
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day