EWWW Image Optimizer is a free WordPress plugin by Shane Bishop with 1M+ active installs, ranked #60 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.8/5 from 1,842 reviews and has been downloaded 51.2M times. The latest version 8.9.1 was released on October 29, 2026.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 14.5% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 5 days ago.
- Next install milestone: next 2M+.
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #60 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #60 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1M | — |
| October 2026 | 1M | — |
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⌕Details
- Author
- Shane Bishop
- Version
- 8.9.1
- Last updated
- October 29, 2026
- Added
- June 7, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 6.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First tracked
- October 30, 2026
Description
Comprehensive image optimization with WebP, AVIF, Lazy Load, and more. Optimize images automatically for Faster Sites and Happy Visitors.
FAQ
How many sites use EWWW Image Optimizer?
EWWW Image Optimizer has 1M+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is EWWW Image Optimizer?
It is currently ranked #60 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #60.
When was EWWW Image Optimizer last updated?
The latest version (8.9.1) was released on October 29, 2026.
Who develops EWWW Image Optimizer?
EWWW Image Optimizer is developed by Shane Bishop.
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