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 49,705,025 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 1, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
EWWW Image Optimizer at a glance
Is EWWW Image Optimizer well maintained?
EWWW Image Optimizer reviews and ratings
1,838 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
1,838 reviews
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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, #3 in search | #3 | – |
| Best CDN Plugins | #9 in search, not tagged | #36 | – |
| Best Backup Plugins | #47 in search, not tagged | #69 | – |
| Best Caching Plugins | #63 in search, not tagged | #92 | – |
EWWW Image Optimizer alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with EWWW Image Optimizer.
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ShortPixel Image Optimizer 300,000+ installs · 4.5 -
reSmush.it 100,000+ installs · 4.3 -
Robin Image Optimizer 100,000+ installs · 4.4 -
Optimole 200,000+ installs · 4.7 -
Smush 1 million+ installs · 4.8
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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
- 8.7.7
- Last updated
- Sep 1, 2026
- First published
- Jun 7, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 6.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- 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 September 7, 2026.
Is EWWW Image Optimizer still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 1, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does EWWW Image Optimizer have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 4 of 5 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 #3 in the WordPress.org "image-optimization" ranking as of today.