Smush - Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN
Healthy: vulnerability published 14 Oct 2026, fixed in 4.3.4.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 100 |
| Security | 70 |
| Support | 88 |
| Reputation | 85 |
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- WarningSEC-1Vulnerability published 14 Oct 2026, fixed in 4.3.4. Update to version 4.3.4 or later.14 Oct 2026Evidence
- WarningSEC-1Vulnerability published 27 Aug 2026, fixed in 4.3.0. Update to version 4.3.0 or later.27 Aug 2026Evidence
- WarningSEC-1Vulnerability published 27 Aug 2026, fixed in 4.3.2. Update to version 4.3.2 or later.27 Aug 2026Evidence
- InfoSEC-34 vulnerabilities published in the last 24 months. Review this plugin.4 Nov 2026Evidence
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| jdailey | 12 Apr 2016 to 5 Apr 2020, 86 commits |
|---|---|
| vanyukov | 31 Jul 2018 to 21 Jun 2022, 43 commits |
| erickfogtman | 26 Jun 2020 to 28 Jul 2020, 4 commits |
| rickjc89 | 31 Aug 2020 to 17 Sep 2020, 2 commits |
| danae39 | 17 Feb 2021 to 28 Jul 2021, 5 commits |
| khaxan | 21 Jul 2022 to 2 Nov 2026, 100 commits |
| panoslyrakis | 1 Apr 2026 to 1 Apr 2026, 2 commits |
7 committers recorded. No ownership changes recorded since 3 Nov 2026.
Maintenance
- Last release
- yesterday
- Releases, 24 months
- 27
- Tested up to
- 7.1 current
- Requires PHP
- 7.4 supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 3 |
| Q3 2024 | 1 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 |
| Q1 2025 | 3 |
| Q2 2025 | 2 |
| Q3 2025 | 1 |
| Q4 2025 | 4 |
| Q1 2026 | 5 |
| Q2 2026 | 5 |
| Q3 2026 | 5 |
| Q4 2026 | 2 |
Last release 2 Nov 2026. Tested with WordPress 7.1 (current).
Support
88% of 8 support threads resolved in the last 2 months.
Security record
Source: Wordfence Intelligence.
Reputation
| Q4 2025 | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 4.2 |
| Q2 2026 | 4.3 |
| Q3 2026 | 5.0 |
| Q4 2026 | 5.0 |
Average rating stayed at 5.0 between Q4 2025 and Q4 2026.
| 5 star | 5466 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 338 |
| 3 star | 53 |
| 2 star | 31 |
| 1 star | 165 |
- Free version don’t has a field for my own CDN account · 1 star · 4 Jun 2026
- The new version simply doesn’t work. · 1 star · 25 Apr 2026
- Must register an account to now use · 1 star · 15 Jan 2026
Momentum
1,000,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 32,486 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 56,053 |
| 18 May 2026 | 79,923 |
| 25 May 2026 | 45,748 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 410,192 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 376,234 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 101,341 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 400,023 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 70,376 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 432,214 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 70,804 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 56,784 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 47,784 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 40,395 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 433,256 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 64,277 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 423,891 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 74,706 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 44,173 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 414,170 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 90,006 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 394,022 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 106,710 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 53,356 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 405,513 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 109,856 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 55,175 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 14% below the 27-week average.
Healthier alternatives
Same category, higher Canary Score. Never sponsored.
Facts
| Version | 4.3.6 |
|---|---|
| Author | WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform |
| Added | 5 Dec 2008 |
| Last updated | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Active installs | 1,000,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Category | Performance & Optimization > Image Optimization & Compression |
| Tags | convert webp, compress images, image optimizer, optimize images, image optimization |
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Questions
Is Smush - Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN still maintained?
Smush - Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN was last updated on 2 Nov 2026. Its Canary status is Healthy.
Is Smush - Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN safe?
Smush - Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN has no open unpatched vulnerabilities on record. 4 vulnerabilities were published in the last 24 months. Its Canary status is Healthy.
Who owns Smush - Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN?
The wordpress.org author is WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform. Recent committers: khaxan, panoslyrakis, vanyukov, danae39, rickjc89. We have recorded no ownership change.
What can I use instead of Smush - Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN?
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.