Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- reSmush.it Image Optimizer currently ranks #359 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 530 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 39% versus the month before (863/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #65 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 281 |
| 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 August 31, 2026, reSmush.it Image Optimizer ranks #359 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
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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