Image optimization service by Optimole vs Robin image optimizer
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Image optimization service by Optimole leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #253, ahead of Robin image optimizer at #441. Over the last 7 days Image optimization service by Optimole climbed 1 place and Robin image optimizer climbed 1 place. Image optimization service by Optimole has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200K+ active installs against 100K+ for Robin image optimizer. Downloads this week: Image optimization service by Optimole 80,969 and Robin image optimizer 29,666. Ratings: Image optimization service by Optimole 4.7★ from 639 and Robin image optimizer 4.4★ from 130 reviews.
| Metric | Image optimization service by Optimole | Robin image optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #253 ▲ 1 | #441 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 80,969 | 29,666 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (639) | 4.4★ (130) |
| Last updated | Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.2.12 | 2.0.7 |
| Best rank on record | #253 | #431 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2018 | Aug 2018 |
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, Image optimization service by Optimole or Robin image optimizer?
By active installs, Image optimization service by Optimole: 200K+ sites run it against 100K+ for Robin image optimizer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 12, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Image optimization service by Optimole or Robin image optimizer?
Image optimization service by Optimole, at #253 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Robin image optimizer at #441. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Image optimization service by Optimole or Robin image optimizer 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.