WebP Image Converter & Replacer – Convert to WebP, No Duplicates
v1.1.9by Core Essentials · updated 28 days ago
Convert images to WebP and replace originals—no duplicates. Save storage and speed up your site. Auto-convert on upload & bulk tools (premium).
- Rank
- #13,996
- Up49 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 155
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 68K
- 68,046 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WebP Image Converter & Replacer at a glance
WebP Image Converter & Replacer is a WordPress plugin by Core Essentials with 100+ active installs, the #13,996 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times, 3% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1.9 came out on Oct 12, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 6 plugins tagged “convert to webp”. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats546 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WebP Image Converter & Replacer |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 155 · -4.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 154 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 154 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 154 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 163 |
Rank over time
#13,996 · up 289 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,996 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,045 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,985 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,020 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,039 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,021 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,090 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,073 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,073 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,082 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,162 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,295 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,285 |
Growth %
Average -0.39% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.75% |
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.org- Rank #14295 → #14020Downloads -29.4%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.9
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 30, 2025
- Last updated
- Oct 12, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WebP Image Converter & Replacer
How many websites use WebP Image Converter & Replacer?
WebP Image Converter & Replacer 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 #13,996 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WebP Image Converter & Replacer been downloaded?
68,046 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times. See download stats
When was WebP Image Converter & Replacer last updated?
Version 1.1.9 came out on Oct 12, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Is WebP Image Converter & Replacer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is WebP Image Converter & Replacer still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WebP Image Converter & Replacer have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WebP Image Converter & Replacer?
The plugins most like WebP Image Converter & Replacer, by the tags they share, are TheDock Media (500+), Converter for Media (500K+) and Optimole (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 155 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 68K |
| Author | Core Essentials |
| First released | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Version | 1.1.9 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
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