Webp Image Block
v1.0.1by kodeknight · updated 6 years ago
This plugin adds an extra image widget in Elementor that converts the added image to webp and loads on front end if the browser supports webp images.
- Rank
- #36,069
- Up6,788 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,376 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Webp Image Block at a glance
Webp Image Block is a WordPress plugin by kodeknight with 10+ active installs, the #36,069 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jul 21, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 8 plugins tagged “image conversion”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Webp Image Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#36,069 · up 8,214 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #36,069 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,857 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #40,700 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #40,263 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #41,511 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,398 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,254 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,894 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,283 |
Growth %
Average +1.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.69% |
| 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 #44283 → #40263
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0.0
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 9, 2020
- Last updated
- Jul 21, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Webp Image Block
How many websites use Webp Image Block?
Webp Image Block 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 #36,069 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Webp Image Block been downloaded?
1,376 times in total since 2020.
When was Webp Image Block last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jul 21, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Webp Image Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
Webp Image Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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 Webp Image Block still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Webp Image Block have?
No one has reviewed Webp Image Block on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Webp Image Block?
The plugins most like Webp Image Block, by the tags they share, are Image Optimizer (1M+), WebP Express (300K+) and Modern Image Formats (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | kodeknight |
| First released | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 21, 2020 |
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