WebP Optimizer
v1.0.0by maliktanveer · updated 4 months ago
Convert JPEG and PNG media library images to WebP through the built-in optimization service.
- Rank
- #21,812
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 387
- 387 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WebP Optimizer at a glance
WebP Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by maliktanveer with 40+ active installs, the #21,812 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jul 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 57 plugins tagged “compression”, it ranks #17. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats118 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WebP Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 45 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 46 |
Rank over time
#21,812 · up 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,812 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,565 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,603 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,772 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,755 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,663 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,824 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,885 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,819 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.17% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21885 → #21565Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Jul 5, 2026
- Last updated
- Jul 5, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WebP Optimizer
How many websites use WebP Optimizer?
WebP Optimizer is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,812 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WebP Optimizer been downloaded?
387 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WebP Optimizer last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jul 5, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is WebP Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is WebP Optimizer still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WebP Optimizer have?
No one has reviewed WebP Optimizer on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WebP Optimizer?
The plugins most like WebP Optimizer, by the tags they share, are Image Optimizer (1M+), Converter for Media (500K+) and WebP Express (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 387 |
| Author | maliktanveer |
| First released | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Jul 5, 2026 |
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