# Image Converter for WebP

> Image Converter for WebP has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 450 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 72/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Image Converter for WebP is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

**Convert your WordPress JPG and PNG images to efficient WebP format, improving performance, reducing file size, and enhancing website speed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 17,609
- **Downloads (30 days):** 450 (-31.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 72/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.6.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** badasswp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/badasswp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/image-converter-webp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [convert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/convert/) | #6 | 52 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 815 |
| [jpeg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jpeg/) | #1 | 17 |
| [png](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/png/) | #1 | 19 |
| [webp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/webp/) | #20 | 301 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| convert | #25 | 3,847 |
| image | #77 | 10,000 |
| jpeg | #15 | 951 |
| png | #20 | 1,921 |
| webp | #18 | 1,275 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 76.2%
- 1.5: 10.3%
- 1.3: 8.3%
- 1.4: 5.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [EWWW Image Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ewww-image-optimizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,841) | Sep 24, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [ShortPixel Adaptive Images – WebP, AVIF, CDN, Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortpixel-adaptive-images/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (145) | Aug 20, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Cimo – Free Instant Image Optimizer & WebP Converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cimo-image-optimizer/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (17) | Aug 12, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [PNG to JPG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/png-to-jpg/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (40) | Dec 1, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 5 | [Images to WebP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/images-to-webp/) | 9K+ | 4.4/5 (32) | Sep 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 7 | [Open Currency Converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/artiss-currency-converter/) | 900+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Apr 29, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [Convert WPBakery to Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/convert-wpbakery-to-elementor/) | 500+ | 3/5 (2) | Sep 4, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 9 | [Yotako – Convert Figma Designs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yotako-convert-figma-designs/) | 200+ | 5/5 (6) | Jul 13, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 10 | [Convert Address to Google Maps Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/convert-address-to-google-maps-link/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 13, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 11 | [Images to AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/images-to-avif/) | 100+ | — | Sep 17, 2026 | 56/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Image Converter for WebP free?
Yes. Image Converter for WebP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Image Converter for WebP safe to use in 2026?
Image Converter for WebP is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Image Converter for WebP?
Image Converter for WebP is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,609 times since it launched in June 2024. It was downloaded 450 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Image Converter for WebP work with WordPress 7.1?
Image Converter for WebP is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Image Converter for WebP need?
Image Converter for WebP requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Image Converter for WebP last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.0, was released on July 8, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Image Converter for WebP?
Image Converter for WebP is developed and maintained by badasswp.

### What are the best alternatives to Image Converter for WebP?
The most popular alternatives to Image Converter for WebP are EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+ installs), ShortPixel Adaptive Images (10K+ installs) and Cimo (10K+ installs).


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