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EWWW Image Optimizer

by Shane Bishop

4.8★ (1,837 ratings)  ·  Current rank #61

Active installs
1M+
0.3% of tracked installs
Rank
#61
Peak #61
Downloads / day
292,135
prev 6,985
Downloads (7d)
330,320
All-time downloads
48.7M
Days tracked
2
1 day
7 days
30 days
90 days

Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • EWWW Image Optimizer currently ranks #61 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • It is averaging 40,361 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
  • The latest release, v8.7.5, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #71 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.

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Details

AuthorShane Bishop
Current version8.7.5
Versions released71
Last updated2026-08-05
Added to directory2012-06-07
Requires WordPress6.7+
Requires PHP7.4+
First tracked here2026-08-06
compressconvertlazy loadresizewebp

Description

Comprehensive image optimization with WebP, AVIF, Lazy Load, and more. Optimize images automatically for Faster Sites and Happy Visitors.

Frequently asked questions

Is EWWW Image Optimizer a free plugin?

Yes — EWWW Image Optimizer is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use EWWW Image Optimizer?

WordPress.org reports 1M+ active installs.

How popular is EWWW Image Optimizer?

As of August 7, 2026, EWWW Image Optimizer ranks #61 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was EWWW Image Optimizer last updated?

EWWW Image Optimizer was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 8.7.5). It has shipped 71 releases in total.

Who makes EWWW Image Optimizer?

EWWW Image Optimizer is developed by Shane Bishop. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2012.