Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Modern Image Formats currently ranks #352 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #350, first reached on Sep 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 850 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 12% versus the month before (755/day).
- The latest release, v2.7.1, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (51 days ago) — release #22 since the plugin joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #352 |
| 2026-09-30 | #353 |
| 2026-08-31 | #351 |
| 2026-07-31 | #358 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 1,226 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,173 |
| 2026-08-31 | 922 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,105 |
| 2026-06-30 | 472 |
| 2026-05-31 | 221 |
| 2026-04-30 | 468 |
| 2026-03-31 | 589 |
| 2026-02-28 | 329 |
| 2026-01-31 | 575 |
| 2025-12-31 | 195 |
| 2025-11-30 | 240 |
| 2025-10-31 | 503 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,642 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,540 |
| 2025-07-31 | 599 |
| 2025-06-30 | 599 |
| 2025-05-31 | 367 |
| 2025-04-30 | 787 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,355 |
| 2025-02-28 | 757 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2,041 |
| 2024-12-31 | 796 |
| 2024-11-30 | 690 |
| 2024-10-31 | 634 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,170 |
| 2024-08-31 | 629 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WordPress Performance Team |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.7.1 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2023-04-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Converts images to more modern formats such as WebP or AVIF during upload.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Modern Image Formats?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Modern Image Formats?
As of October 16, 2026, Modern Image Formats ranks #352 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #350.
When was Modern Image Formats last updated?
Modern Image Formats was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 2.7.1). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes Modern Image Formats?
Modern Image Formats is developed by WordPress Performance Team. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2023.
