EWWW Image Optimizer vs Converter for Media
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
EWWW Image Optimizer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #60, ahead of Converter for Media at #122. Over the last 7 days EWWW Image Optimizer climbed 1 place and Converter for Media held its place. EWWW Image Optimizer has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 1M+ active installs against 500K+ for Converter for Media. Downloads this week: EWWW Image Optimizer 65,664 and Converter for Media 21,545. Ratings: EWWW Image Optimizer 4.8★ from 1,839 and Converter for Media 4.9★ from 1,099 reviews.
| Metric | EWWW Image Optimizer | Converter for Media |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #60 ▲ 1 | #122 ▬ |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 65,664 | 21,545 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (1,839) | 4.9★ (1,099) |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 8.7.7 | 6.6.5 |
| Best rank on record | #60 | #122 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2012 | Jun 2019 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 12 | 0 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, EWWW Image Optimizer or Converter for Media?
By active installs, EWWW Image Optimizer: 1M+ sites run it against 500K+ for Converter for Media, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 15, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, EWWW Image Optimizer or Converter for Media?
EWWW Image Optimizer, at #60 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Converter for Media at #122. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are EWWW Image Optimizer or Converter for Media alternatives to each other?
Yes. All of them are image optimization plugins, so a site would normally run one of them. The figures above show which one more WordPress sites choose and how that has changed over time.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.