Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer
4.2★ (69 ratings) · Current rank #1067
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer currently ranks #1067 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1051, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 46 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 9% versus the month before (42/day).
- The latest release, v1.6.3, shipped on Mar 2, 2026 (228 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1067 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1062 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1062 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1054 |
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 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 | 40 |
| 2026-09-30 | 58 |
| 2026-08-31 | 41 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40 |
| 2026-06-30 | 41 |
| 2026-05-31 | 21 |
| 2026-04-30 | 41 |
| 2026-03-31 | 54 |
| 2026-02-28 | 19 |
| 2026-01-31 | 20 |
| 2025-12-31 | 19 |
| 2025-11-30 | 22 |
| 2025-10-31 | 38 |
| 2025-09-30 | 54 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | KeyCDN |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.3 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-02 |
| Added to directory | 2012-10-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Effective image compression and optimization during the upload process. Smart, automatic and reliable.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer?
As of October 16, 2026, Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer ranks #1067 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1051.
When was Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer last updated?
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer was last updated on March 2, 2026 (version 1.6.3). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer?
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer is developed by KeyCDN. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2012.
