QODE 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.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Converter for Media leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #122, ahead of QODE Optimizer at #1,080. Over the last 7 days Converter for Media held its place and QODE Optimizer climbed 4 places. Converter for Media has the largest install base, roughly 17× the next: 500K+ active installs against 30K+ for QODE Optimizer. Downloads this week: Converter for Media 21,074 and QODE Optimizer 717.
| Metric | QODE Optimizer | Converter for Media |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,080 ▲ 4 | #122 ▬ |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 717 | 21,074 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.9★ (1,099) |
| Last updated | Mar 9, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.2 | 6.6.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,080 | #122 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2024 | Jun 2019 |
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.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, QODE Optimizer or Converter for Media?
By active installs, Converter for Media: 500K+ sites run it against 30K+ for QODE Optimizer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, QODE Optimizer or Converter for Media?
Converter for Media, at #122 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with QODE Optimizer at #1,080. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are QODE Optimizer or Converter for Media alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
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.