Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- ShortPixel Image Optimizer currently ranks #193 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #192, first reached on Sep 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 300K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 11,898 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 87% versus the month before (6,354/day).
- The latest release, v6.6.1, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #254 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #193 |
| 2026-09-30 | #193 |
| 2026-08-31 | #195 |
| 2026-07-31 | #197 |
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 | 300,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 26,813 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,840 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,465 |
| 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 | 6.6.1 |
| Versions released | 254 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Compress images & PDFs automatically, convert to WebP & AVIF, and generate SEO-friendly filenames with AI. Bulk optimization, smart crop & 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 October 16, 2026, ShortPixel Image Optimizer ranks #193 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #192.
When was ShortPixel Image Optimizer last updated?
ShortPixel Image Optimizer was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 6.6.1). It has shipped 254 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.
