Converter for Media - Optimize images | Convert WebP & AVIF
Healthy: Converter for Media - Optimize images | Convert WebP & AVIF is maintained, has no open risk signals and no unpatched vulnerabilities.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 100 |
| Security | 90 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 85 |
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
No open risk signals. Signals appear here when we detect an ownership change, closure, vulnerability or decline.
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| plugin-master | 16 Jun 2019 to 16 Jun 2019, 1 commits |
|---|---|
| mateuszgbiorczyk | 16 Jun 2019 to 30 Oct 2026, 810 commits |
2 committers recorded. No ownership changes recorded since 3 Nov 2026.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 4 days ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 26
- Tested up to
- 7.1 current
- Requires PHP
- 7.4 supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 3 |
| Q3 2024 | 3 |
| Q4 2024 | 4 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 2 |
| Q3 2025 | 2 |
| Q4 2025 | 5 |
| Q1 2026 | 5 |
| Q2 2026 | 4 |
| Q3 2026 | 4 |
| Q4 2026 | 2 |
Last release 30 Oct 2026. Tested with WordPress 7.1 (current).
Support
67% of 3 support threads resolved in the last 2 months.
Security record
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | Converter for Media – Optimize images | Convert WebP & AVIF <= 6.5.1 - Unauthenticated Server-Side Request Forgery via src | 4.8 | <= 6.5.1 | 6.5.2 | 0 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Converter for Media <= 6.3.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Optimized Image Deletion via regenerate-attachment REST Endpoint | 4.3 | <= 6.3.2 | 6.4.0 | 0 |
| 27 Dec 2021 | WebP Converter for Media <= 4.0.2 - Unauthenticated Open Redirect | 6.1 | < 4.0.3 | 4.0.3 | 2 |
| 27 Jun 2019 | WebP Converter for Media – Convert WebP and AVIF & Optimize Images <= 1.0.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery | 8.8 | <= 1.0.2 | 1.0.3 | 14 |
Source: Wordfence Intelligence.
Reputation
| Q2 2026 | 4.9 |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 5.0 |
| Q4 2026 | 4.8 |
Average rating fell from 4.9 to 4.8 between Q2 2026 and Q4 2026.
| 5 star | 1062 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 16 |
| 3 star | 6 |
| 2 star | 5 |
| 1 star | 18 |
Momentum
500,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 162,179 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 47,380 |
| 18 May 2026 | 198,571 |
| 25 May 2026 | 38,930 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 186,196 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 42,850 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 27,004 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 21,218 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 20,187 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 22,130 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 174,457 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 56,288 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 32,433 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 352,746 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 39,374 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 204,105 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 42,265 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 30,669 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 22,161 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 20,052 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 19,496 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 18,587 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 17,086 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 181,816 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 61,755 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 191,616 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 19,224 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 36% above the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
Same category, higher Canary Score. Never sponsored.
Facts
| Version | 6.7.1 |
|---|---|
| Author | Mateusz Gbiorczyk |
| Added | 16 Jun 2019 |
| Last updated | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Active installs | 500,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9 |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Category | Performance & Optimization > Image Optimization & Compression |
| Tags | webp, convert webp, compress images, optimize images, image optimization |
Other plugins by this author: ACF: Better Search, WP Better Permalinks
Questions
Is Converter for Media - Optimize images | Convert WebP & AVIF still maintained?
Converter for Media - Optimize images | Convert WebP & AVIF was last updated on 30 Oct 2026. Its Canary status is Healthy.
Is Converter for Media - Optimize images | Convert WebP & AVIF safe?
Converter for Media - Optimize images | Convert WebP & AVIF has no open unpatched vulnerabilities on record. 2 vulnerabilities were published in the last 24 months. Its Canary status is Healthy.
Who owns Converter for Media - Optimize images | Convert WebP & AVIF?
The wordpress.org author is Mateusz Gbiorczyk. Recent committers: mateuszgbiorczyk, plugin-master. We have recorded no ownership change.
What can I use instead of Converter for Media - Optimize images | Convert WebP & AVIF?
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.