EWWW Image Optimizer — WordPress Image Optimization Plugin
by Shane Bishop · WordPress.org page · Website
EWWW Image Optimizer has 1 million+ active installs on WordPress.org and 50,763,924 downloads all time. It was downloaded 922,557 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on October 13, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
EWWW Image Optimizer at a glance
Is EWWW Image Optimizer well maintained?
EWWW Image Optimizer reviews and ratings
1,841 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
1,841 reviews
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Download and install history
1,087,208 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where EWWW Image Optimizer ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that EWWW Image Optimizer appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Image Optimization Plugins | #2 by tag, #4 in search | #2 | ▲1 |
| Best CDN Plugins | #20 in search, not tagged | #44 | ▼12 |
EWWW Image Optimizer alternatives
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reSmush.it 100,000+ installs · 4.3
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Details
Comprehensive image optimization with WebP, AVIF, Lazy Load, and more. Optimize images automatically for Faster Sites and Happy Visitors.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- compress
- convert
- lazy load
- resize
- webp
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- Version
- 8.9.0
- Last updated
- Oct 13, 2026
- First published
- Jun 7, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 6.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free, paid version available
EWWW Image Optimizer FAQ
How many active installs does EWWW Image Optimizer have?
WordPress.org reports 1 million+ active installs for EWWW Image Optimizer as of October 22, 2026.
Is EWWW Image Optimizer still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on October 13, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Does EWWW Image Optimizer have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 4 recent support threads for EWWW Image Optimizer are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is EWWW Image Optimizer free?
EWWW Image Optimizer is free to install from WordPress.org. The developer lists it as commercial, so a paid version or paid add-ons exist.
Where does EWWW Image Optimizer rank among Image Optimization Plugins?
EWWW Image Optimizer is #2 in the WordPress.org "image-optimization" ranking as of today.