by Shane Bishop
4.8 (1,837 reviews)
EWWW Image Optimizer
Comprehensive image optimization with WebP, AVIF, Lazy Load, and more. Optimize images automatically for Faster Sites and Happy Visitors.
Compatible with WP 7
v8.7.4
Current Version v8.7.4
Updated 1 week ago
Last Update on 16 Jul, 2026
Refreshed 10 hours ago
Last Refreshed on
Rank
#62
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Active Installs
1M+
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KW Avg Position
3.2
-1.2 better
Downloads
45.3M
+1,527 today
Support Resolved
60%
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Rating
96%
Review 4.8 out of 5
4.8
(1,837 reviews)
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Tracked Keywords
Showing 5 of 5| Keyword | Position | Change | Type | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| resize | 1 | — | Tag | 10 hours ago |
| convert | 2 | — | Tag | 10 hours ago |
| lazy load | 3 | — | Tag | 10 hours ago |
| webp | 5 | — | Tag | 10 hours ago |
| compress | 5 | — | Tag | 10 hours ago |
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- Version
- 8.7.4
- Last Updated
- Jul 16, 2026
- Requires WP
- 6.7+
- Tested Up To
- 7
- PHP Version
- 7.4 or higher
- Author
- Shane Bishop
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- Reviews
- 1,837
- Support Threads
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- Resolved
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about EWWW Image Optimizer
EWWW Image Optimizer will remove metadata by default, but if you need to keep the EXIF/IPTC data for copyright purposes, you can disable the Remove Metadata option. EXIF data does not impact SEO, and it is recommended by Google (and just about everyone else) to remove EXIF data.
Try this for starters: https://docs.ewww.io/article/5-pagespeed-says-my-images-need-more-work
This article will walk you through installing the required tools (and the alternatives if installation does not work): https://docs.ewww.io/article/6-the-plugin-says-i-m-missing-something
Yes, but only if the optimized version is smaller. The plugin should NEVER create a larger image.
Our premium compression can determine the ideal quality setting and give you the best results, but you may also adjust the default quality for conversion and resizing. Read more...
See https://docs.ewww.io/article/39-bulk-optimizer-failure for full troubleshooting instructions.
Free mode using local server compression is supported on Windows, Linux, MacOS, and FreeBSD. The Compress API and Easy IO CDN will work on any OS. I want to know more about image optimization, and which options I should choose. That's not a question, but since I made it up, I'll answer it. See this resource: https://ewww.io/2026/01/12/ewww-whose-images-are-those/