Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- ShortPixel Image Optimizer currently ranks #195 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 2,667 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 78% versus the month before (12,005/day).
- The latest release, v6.5.5, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #251 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #195 |
| 2026-07-31 | #197 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300,000 |
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 | 1,094 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,050 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9,274 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,501 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3,752 |
| 2026-03-31 | 6,497 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,211 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6,804 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2,559 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2,576 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2,816 |
| 2025-09-30 | 7,053 |
| 2025-08-31 | 3,046 |
| 2025-07-31 | 5,595 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,931 |
| 2025-05-31 | 3,612 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2,384 |
| 2025-03-31 | 10,139 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2,758 |
| 2025-01-31 | 4,594 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,853 |
| 2024-11-30 | 5,879 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2,532 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,218 |
| 2024-08-31 | 751 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ShortPixel |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.5.5 |
| Versions released | 251 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Optimize images & PDFs smartly. Create and compress next-gen WebP and AVIF formats. Smart crop and resize.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use ShortPixel Image Optimizer?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is ShortPixel Image Optimizer?
As of August 31, 2026, ShortPixel Image Optimizer ranks #195 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was ShortPixel Image Optimizer last updated?
ShortPixel Image Optimizer was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 6.5.5). It has shipped 251 releases in total.
Who makes ShortPixel Image Optimizer?
ShortPixel Image Optimizer is developed by ShortPixel. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2014.
