EWWW Image Optimizer
Comprehensive image optimization that doesn't require a rocket science degree. Optimize images automatically for Faster Sites and Happy Visitors.
4.8(1,823 reviews)
·1.0M+ active installs·Updated 3 days agoAs of April 2026, EWWW Image Optimizer is a WordPress webp plugin with 1.0M+ active installations and a 4.8/5 rating from 1,823 reviews. It has been downloaded 45M+ times in total. Requires WordPress 6.6+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Downloads are up 1012% this week. Support resolution rate: 14%. Top alternative: Smush – Image Optimization….
4.8/51,823 reviews
1.0M+active installs
14%resolved
14 yearssince 2012
Overview
Are you frustrated by a slow website? Do over-sized images make you say “ewww”… Image optimization with EWWW Image Optimizer helps you make your site faster, improve your bounce rate, and boost your SEO. But most importantly, make your visitors happier so they keep coming back for more.
Why use EWWW Image Optimizer?
Get all this for free:
- Unlimited image optimization to compress images of any size
- Local image optimization mode compatible with most web hosts
- Lossless JPG, PNG, GIF, and SVG image optimization (8% average savings)
- WebP conversion compatible with all web hosts (60% average savings)
- Optimize images from any plugin
- Resize images at upload or in bulk
- Lazy Load with auto-scaling for responsive images–uses properly-sized placeholders to prevent layout shift (CLS)
- Sharpen th…
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Ratings & Reviews
4.81,823 reviews
5 ★
1,646
4 ★
71
3 ★
18
2 ★
14
1 ★
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Recent Reviews
So far – so good
by gordonskene·1 week ago
Optimized over 1,000 images so far – I think there’s 19,000 more to go. But so far – so good.
EXCELENTE PLUGIN
by todoporjesus·2 weeks ago
Recomiendo 100%
Good plugin
by xsedlacp·2 weeks ago
easy to use
Great Image Optimizer
by Daniel·3 weeks ago
Been using this for a while. Images are much lighter now and site loads faster. Setup was simple and it runs quietly in background. Really helpful plugin. tnx devs for this one.
Very usefull
by kennethehmsen·3 weeks ago
It is one of the bests
Download Trends
Today: 165KYesterday: 129KThis week: 313KPeriod total: 5.6M
Compatibility
| WordPress | 6.6+ requiredTested up to 7.0 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
Version Adoption
v8.4
41.0%
Other
33.8%
v8.3
10.7%
v8.2
7.6%
v8.1
6.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
- Feature requests can be viewed and submitted on our feedback portal
- If you would like to help translate this plugin in your language, join the team
8.5.0
Release Date – April 1, 2026
- changed: foreground/background bulk optimizers merged into common interface on both Settings and Bulk Optimizer pages
- added: option to choose Background or Foreground mode during bulk optimization
- added: Choose whether to include Additional Folders like the theme or other configured folders during bulk optimization
…and 7 more changes
Contributors
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