DropAvif Image Optimizer — WordPress Image Optimization Plugin
DropAvif Image Optimizer – Convert WebP & AVIF | Compress Images
by Dropavif · WordPress.org page
DropAvif Image Optimizer has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,325 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on June 17, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
DropAvif Image Optimizer at a glance
Is DropAvif Image Optimizer well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Originals are Read-Only: We never overwrite your original files. We create optimized copies in a separate folder
- One-Click Restore: Don’t like the result? Revert to the original image instantly
- Backup Friendly: Option to exclude the media-optimizer-files directory from backup plugins (UpdraftPlus, etc.) to save massive amounts of backup storage space…
DropAvif Image Optimizer reviews and ratings
2 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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A well-deserved 5 stars
I’ve been using DropAvif Image Optimizer on multiple WordPress sites for a while now and I genuinely love how it improves site performance without extra hassle. It converts heavy images into modern WebP and AVIF formats, which has noticeably reduced page weight and helped boost speed scores on Google PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals. Setting it up was easy — once activated, it starts optimizing images automatically, and the next-gen formats load seamlessly for visitors, increasing overall site responsiveness. I also appreciate that original files stay untouched and optimized images are kept separately, so I can always revert if I need to. The plugin integrates well with popular tools like WooCommerce, Elementor, Rank Math and Yoast SEO, which makes it a no-brainer for both blogs and ecommerce sites. Best of all, even the free version gives real value, and the PRO features like smarter AVIF conversion and automatic format selection take image performance to the next level. In short: it’s reliable, effective, and has improved my site speed and SEO without slowing down my server. Highly recommended.
Kriski -
DropAvif really made a difference on my website - 5/5 ⭐
I’ve tried a lot of image optimization plugins over the years, and most of them either slow the site down, limit you with monthly quotas, or push you into some overpriced cloud subscription. DropAvif was the first one that actually felt refreshing to use. After installing it, everything just worked. No tokens, no daily caps, no awkward “upgrade to continue” messages. DropAvif runs entirely locally for webp, and what I love the most is that the local optimization is completely free — no hidden limits like in other plugins that claim to be free but cap you after a few hundred images. Here, you get true unlimited processing without paying a cent. And to be clear: I’m not talking about a tiny blog. I tested DropAvif on a site with over 500,000 images, and it handled everything smoothly and consistently. No crashes, no throttling, no random errors. Just stable processing, even under heavy load. That alone puts it far ahead of most plugins I’ve tried. The quality was another big surprise. The AVIF files generated by DropAvif look noticeably better than what I got from plugins focused on JPEG or basic WebP. The colors stay accurate, the images stay sharp, and the file sizes drop significantly. My PageSpeed numbers went up almost instantly — especially LCP, which I’d been trying to improve for ages. It also handles volume extremely well. I run a content-heavy site with lots of daily uploads, and where other plugins would either throttle me or lock features behind a paywall, DropAvif just keeps going in the background without slowing anything down. Overall, it’s one of those rare plugins that you install and immediately working. Simple, reliable, and genuinely useful. Solid 5/5.
adrewtrey
Details
The Ultimate Image Optimization Suite for WordPress. WebP & AVIF conversion, Smart Format Selection, Watermarking, and Lazy Load. Zero server load.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings DropAvif Image Optimizer competes in
- Best Image Optimization Plugins
- Best Image Optimization Plugins
- Best Image Optimization Plugins
- Best Image Optimization Plugins
- Best Image Optimization Plugins
Tags
- compress images
- convert webp
- image optimization
- optimize images
- webp
- Version
- 1.2.5
- Last updated
- Jun 17, 2026
- First published
- Nov 28, 2025
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
DropAvif Image Optimizer FAQ
What does DropAvif Image Optimizer do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, DropAvif Image Optimizer offers Originals are Read-Only: We never overwrite your original files. We create optimized copies in a separate folder, One-Click Restore: Don’t like the result? Revert to the original image instantly and Backup Friendly: Option to exclude the media-optimizer-files directory from backup plugins (UpdraftPlus, etc.) to save massive amounts of backup storage space.
How many active installs does DropAvif Image Optimizer have?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for DropAvif Image Optimizer as of September 7, 2026.
Is DropAvif Image Optimizer still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on June 17, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is DropAvif Image Optimizer free?
DropAvif Image Optimizer is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.