Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- EWWW Image Optimizer currently ranks #61 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 31,786 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 8% versus the month before (29,328/day).
- The latest release, v8.7.6, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (12 days ago) — release #72 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #61 |
| 2026-08-31 | #61 |
| 2026-07-31 | #62 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 11,268 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7,965 |
| 2026-06-30 | 7,745 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5,421 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5,569 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4,844 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5,413 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2,190 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3,114 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4,923 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3,170 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8,578 |
| 2025-08-31 | 9,808 |
| 2025-07-31 | 5,034 |
| 2025-06-30 | 4,321 |
| 2025-05-31 | 3,846 |
| 2025-04-30 | 4,942 |
| 2025-03-31 | 16,413 |
| 2025-02-28 | 20,627 |
| 2025-01-31 | 3,865 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4,082 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2,808 |
| 2024-10-31 | 127,605 |
| 2024-09-30 | 8,371 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2,447 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Shane Bishop |
|---|---|
| Current version | 8.7.6 |
| Versions released | 72 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2012-06-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Comprehensive image optimization with WebP, AVIF, Lazy Load, and more. Optimize images automatically for Faster Sites and Happy Visitors.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use EWWW Image Optimizer?
WordPress.org reports 1M+ active installs.
How popular is EWWW Image Optimizer?
As of September 1, 2026, EWWW Image Optimizer ranks #61 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was EWWW Image Optimizer last updated?
EWWW Image Optimizer was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 8.7.6). It has shipped 72 releases in total.
Who makes EWWW Image Optimizer?
EWWW Image Optimizer is developed by Shane Bishop. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2012.
