TinyPNG for WordPress
v0.2by Prateek Kathal · updated 11 years ago
Reduce/Optimize Image Size by connecting to the TinyPNG API
- Rank
- #13,163
- Up41 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 166
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12K
- 12,047 all-time
- Rating
- 1.7/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
TinyPNG for WordPress at a glance
TinyPNG for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by Prateek Kathal with 100+ active installs, the #13,163 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 1.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on Nov 9, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “reduce”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | TinyPNG for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 166 · -10.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 186 |
Rank over time
#13,163 · down 41 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,163 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,204 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,206 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,118 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,096 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,115 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,108 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,093 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,101 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,116 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,132 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,133 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,137 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,122 |
Growth %
Average -0.87% 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 | -0.30% |
| 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% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.21% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
1.7★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 3, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 9, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about TinyPNG for WordPress
How many websites use TinyPNG for WordPress?
TinyPNG for WordPress is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,163 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has TinyPNG for WordPress been downloaded?
12,047 times in total since 2013.
When was TinyPNG for WordPress last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Nov 9, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is TinyPNG for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
TinyPNG for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 TinyPNG for WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does TinyPNG for WordPress have?
1.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 17% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to TinyPNG for WordPress?
The plugins most like TinyPNG for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Optimize Images Resizing (5K+), Modern Image Formats (100K+) and Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.7
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 5 reviews, 83%
- Positive
- 17%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 83%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 166 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 1.7 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 12K |
| Author | Prateek Kathal |
| First released | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 9, 2015 |
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