Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Image optimization service by Optimole currently ranks #257 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #253, first reached on Sep 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 10,295 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 16% versus the month before (8,877/day).
- The latest release, v4.2.16, shipped on Oct 1, 2026 (15 days ago) — release #137 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #257 |
| 2026-09-30 | #254 |
| 2026-08-31 | #254 |
| 2026-07-31 | #256 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 200,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
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 | 1,329 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12,537 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,664 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,673 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3,922 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,277 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,437 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,976 |
| 2026-02-28 | 834 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,263 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,261 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1,245 |
| 2025-10-31 | 17,467 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4,667 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,566 |
| 2025-07-31 | 982 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,205 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,060 |
| 2025-04-30 | 28,475 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,585 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3,111 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,484 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,245 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2,276 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,448 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,482 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,831 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Optimole |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.16 |
| Versions released | 137 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-01 |
| Added to directory | 2018-09-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Automatically optimize images with bulk compression, lazy loading, WebP/AVIF conversion & CloudFront image CDN. Boost Core Web Vitals & conversions.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Image optimization service by Optimole?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Image optimization service by Optimole?
As of October 16, 2026, Image optimization service by Optimole ranks #257 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #253.
When was Image optimization service by Optimole last updated?
Image optimization service by Optimole was last updated on October 1, 2026 (version 4.2.16). It has shipped 137 releases in total.
Who makes Image optimization service by Optimole?
Image optimization service by Optimole is developed by Optimole. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2018.
