WebP Image Optimization
v1.5by adgardner1392 · updated 9 months ago
Automatically converts uploaded JPEG and PNG images to WebP (or AVIF) format, resizes them, and allows conversion of existing images directly from the …
- Rank
- #17,560
- Up10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 86
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,055 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WebP Image Optimization at a glance
WebP Image Optimization is a WordPress plugin by adgardner1392 with 80+ active installs, the #17,560 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.5 came out on Jan 27, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “image conversion”. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats120 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WebP Image Optimization |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 86 · -1.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 87 |
Rank over time
#17,560 · up 32 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,560 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,570 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,591 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,750 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,627 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,608 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,567 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,551 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,572 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,566 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,615 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,611 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,592 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.30% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17611 → #17750Downloads +14.3%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Oct 3, 2024
- Last updated
- Jan 27, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WebP Image Optimization
How many websites use WebP Image Optimization?
WebP Image Optimization is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,560 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WebP Image Optimization been downloaded?
2,055 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was WebP Image Optimization last updated?
Version 1.5 came out on Jan 27, 2026 (9 months ago).
Is WebP Image Optimization compatible with the latest WordPress?
WebP Image Optimization’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Optimization still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WebP Image Optimization have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WebP Image Optimization?
The plugins most like WebP Image Optimization, by the tags they share, are Image Converter for WebP (1K+), Instant WebP Converter (100+) and Raina Image Compression (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 86 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | adgardner1392 |
| First released | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Version | 1.5 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Jan 27, 2026 |
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