Optimus — WordPress Image Optimization Plugin
Optimus – WordPress Image Optimizer
by KeyCDN · WordPress.org page · Website
Optimus has 30,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 699,965 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on March 2, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Optimus at a glance
Is Optimus well maintained?
Optimus reviews and ratings
69 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
69 reviews
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Where Optimus ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Optimus appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Image Optimization Plugins | #16 by tag, #63 in search | #23 | – |
Optimus alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Optimus.
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Perfect Images 60,000+ installs · 4.8 -
Robin Image Optimizer 100,000+ installs · 4.4 -
Optimole 200,000+ installs · 4.7 -
ShortPixel Adaptive Images 10,000+ installs · 4.8 -
CompressX 40,000+ installs · 5.0
Details
Effective image compression and optimization during the upload process. Smart, automatic and reliable.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Optimus competes in
Tags
- image optimizer
- images
- Optimize image
- webp
- wordpress image optimizer
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- Version
- 1.6.3
- Last updated
- Mar 2, 2026
- First published
- Oct 5, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Optimus FAQ
How many active installs does Optimus have?
WordPress.org reports 30,000+ active installs for Optimus as of September 7, 2026.
Is Optimus still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on March 2, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Optimus free?
Optimus is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Optimus rank among Image Optimization Plugins?
Optimus is #23 in the WordPress.org Image Optimization Plugins ranking.