ImageKit - URL based image manipulation and optimization
Watch: tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 2 major versions behind 7.1.4.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 50 |
| Security | 100 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 2 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| imagekit | 22 Oct 2016 to 16 Mar 2026, 30 commits |
|---|---|
| ahnvdhiman | 10 Mar 2020 to 11 Jan 2024, 15 commits |
2 committers recorded. No ownership changes recorded since 3 Nov 2026.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 8 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 2
- Tested up to
- 6.9 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6 supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 2 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 16 Mar 2026. Tested up to 6.9, 2 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Security record
No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.
Source: Wordfence Intelligence.
Reputation
Lifetime rating 4.7 from 13 ratings. Quarterly trends appear as new reviews arrive.
| 5 star | 12 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 1 |
Momentum
1,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 63 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 73 |
| 18 May 2026 | 104 |
| 25 May 2026 | 78 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 58 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 73 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 68 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 130 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 126 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 85 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 106 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 91 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 136 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 98 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 124 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 135 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 95 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 85 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 83 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 101 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 132 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 147 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 314 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 193 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 223 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 193 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 30 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 37% above the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
Same category, higher Canary Score. Never sponsored.
Facts
| Version | 5.0.1 |
|---|---|
| Author | imagekit |
| Added | 22 Oct 2016 |
| Last updated | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Active installs | 1,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Category | Performance & Optimization > Image Optimization & Compression |
| Tags | images, image management, image manipulation, image optimisation, image optimization |
Questions
Is ImageKit - URL based image manipulation and optimization still maintained?
ImageKit - URL based image manipulation and optimization was last updated on 16 Mar 2026. Its Canary status is Watch.
Is ImageKit - URL based image manipulation and optimization safe?
ImageKit - URL based image manipulation and optimization has no open unpatched vulnerabilities on record. 0 vulnerabilities were published in the last 24 months. Its Canary status is Watch.
Who owns ImageKit - URL based image manipulation and optimization?
The wordpress.org author is imagekit. Recent committers: imagekit, ahnvdhiman, plugin-master. We have recorded no ownership change.
What can I use instead of ImageKit - URL based image manipulation and optimization?
Plugins in the same category with a higher Canary Score: Modern Image Formats, CompressX - AVIF & WebP Converter, Media Replacement, Cimo - Free Instant Image Optimizer & WebP Converter, Imagify Image Optimization: Optimize Images | Compress & Convert to WebP/AVIF, reSmush.it : The original free image compressor and optimizer plugin.