WP Strip Image Metadata
v1.0by Sami Falah · updated 4 years ago
Strip image metadata on upload or via bulk action, and view image EXIF data.
- Rank
- #9,053
- Down18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 522
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,289 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Strip Image Metadata at a glance
WP Strip Image Metadata is a WordPress plugin by Sami Falah with 500+ active installs, the #9,053 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Jun 12, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “strip”. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats118 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Strip Image Metadata |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 522 · -1.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 522 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 524 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 523 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 522 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 522 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 521 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 522 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 522 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 520 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 523 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 524 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 524 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 532 |
Rank over time
#9,053 · down 35 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,053 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,035 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,051 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,056 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,052 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,053 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,062 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,054 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,059 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,064 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,051 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,047 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,066 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,018 |
Growth %
Average -0.15% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.57% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.50% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9066 → #9052
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 12, 2022
- Last updated
- Jun 12, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Strip Image Metadata
How many websites use WP Strip Image Metadata?
WP Strip Image Metadata is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,053 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Strip Image Metadata been downloaded?
4,289 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was WP Strip Image Metadata last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jun 12, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is WP Strip Image Metadata compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Strip Image Metadata’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 WP Strip Image Metadata still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Strip Image Metadata have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Strip Image Metadata?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 522 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | Sami Falah |
| First released | Jun 12, 2022 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jun 12, 2022 |
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