Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Image Prioritizer currently ranks #816 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #788, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 420 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 61% versus the month before (1,076/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.0-beta4, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (52 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #816 |
| 2026-09-30 | #814 |
| 2026-08-31 | #803 |
| 2026-07-31 | #790 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 40,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 430 |
| 2026-09-30 | 589 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,401 |
| 2026-07-31 | 253 |
| 2026-06-30 | 245 |
| 2026-05-31 | 80 |
| 2026-04-30 | 167 |
| 2026-03-31 | 230 |
| 2026-02-28 | 158 |
| 2026-01-31 | 291 |
| 2025-12-31 | 63 |
| 2025-11-30 | 86 |
| 2025-10-31 | 128 |
| 2025-09-30 | 386 |
| 2025-08-31 | 238 |
| 2025-07-31 | 316 |
| 2025-06-30 | 296 |
| 2025-05-31 | 191 |
| 2025-04-30 | 358 |
| 2025-03-31 | 537 |
| 2025-02-28 | 485 |
| 2025-01-31 | 582 |
| 2024-12-31 | 245 |
| 2024-11-30 | 164 |
| 2024-10-31 | 363 |
| 2024-09-30 | 510 |
| 2024-08-31 | 202 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Image Prioritizer
Detected on 1 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
Details
| Author | WordPress Performance Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0-beta4 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2024-06-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Prioritizes the loading of images and videos based on how they appear to actual visitors: adds fetchpriority, preloads, lazy-loads, and sets sizes.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Image Prioritizer?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Image Prioritizer?
As of October 17, 2026, Image Prioritizer ranks #816 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #788.
When was Image Prioritizer last updated?
Image Prioritizer was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 1.0.0-beta4). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Image Prioritizer?
Image Prioritizer is developed by WordPress Performance Team. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2024.
