Winsite Image Optimizer
v1.0.7by Winsite · updated 9 years ago
Image compression for WordPress done right.
- Rank
- #12,026
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 242
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.4K
- 10,439 all-time
- Rating
- 3.1/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Winsite Image Optimizer at a glance
Winsite Image Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by Winsite with 200+ active installs, the #12,026 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.0.7 came out on Jun 29, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 87 plugins tagged “image compression”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats112 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Winsite Image Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 241 · -5.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 242 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 242 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 243 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 243 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 242 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 243 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 243 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 243 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 244 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 245 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 255 |
Rank over time
#12,026 · down 67 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,026 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,023 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,003 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,988 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,999 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,988 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,988 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,971 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,946 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,948 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,936 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,959 |
Growth %
Average -0.43% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.92% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.1★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.7
- Requires WordPress
- 4.5
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 8, 2016
- Last updated
- Jun 29, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Winsite Image Optimizer
How many websites use Winsite Image Optimizer?
Winsite Image Optimizer is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,026 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Winsite Image Optimizer been downloaded?
10,439 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Winsite Image Optimizer last updated?
Version 1.0.7 came out on Jun 29, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Winsite Image Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Winsite Image Optimizer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 Winsite Image Optimizer still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Winsite Image Optimizer have?
3.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 33% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Winsite Image Optimizer?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.1
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 22%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 44%4–5★
- Mixed
- 22%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 242 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 3.1 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 10.4K |
| Author | Winsite |
| First released | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.7 |
| Requires WP | 4.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2017 |
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