Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- reSmush.it Image Optimizer currently ranks #361 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #356, first reached on Sep 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 417 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 11% versus the month before (468/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (59 days ago) — release #65 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #361 |
| 2026-09-30 | #361 |
| 2026-08-31 | #359 |
| 2026-07-31 | #362 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 223 |
| 2026-09-30 | 478 |
| 2026-08-31 | 653 |
| 2026-07-31 | 569 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,385 |
| 2026-05-31 | 607 |
| 2026-04-30 | 203 |
| 2026-03-31 | 236 |
| 2026-02-28 | 123 |
| 2026-01-31 | 142 |
| 2025-12-31 | 147 |
| 2025-11-30 | 140 |
| 2025-10-31 | 233 |
| 2025-09-30 | 250 |
| 2025-08-31 | 176 |
| 2025-07-31 | 250 |
| 2025-06-30 | 238 |
| 2025-05-31 | 190 |
| 2025-04-30 | 346 |
| 2025-03-31 | 387 |
| 2025-02-28 | 291 |
| 2025-01-31 | 328 |
| 2024-12-31 | 319 |
| 2024-11-30 | 324 |
| 2024-10-31 | 677 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,593 |
| 2024-08-31 | 242 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ShortPixel |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.6 |
| Versions released | 65 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2016-07-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
reSmush.it is the FREE image compressor and optimizer plugin - use it to optimize your images and improve the SEO and performance of your website.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use reSmush.it Image Optimizer?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is reSmush.it Image Optimizer?
As of October 18, 2026, reSmush.it Image Optimizer ranks #361 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #356.
When was reSmush.it Image Optimizer last updated?
reSmush.it Image Optimizer was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 1.0.6). It has shipped 65 releases in total.
Who makes reSmush.it Image Optimizer?
reSmush.it Image Optimizer is developed by ShortPixel. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2016.
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