# Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse

> Image Optimizer for Google Lighth… has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 177 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Upload a JSON file generated by Google’s Lighthouse website auditing tool and this plugin will compress and replace all flagged images using the reSmush.it API.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 7,302
- **Downloads (30 days):** 177 (+3.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 25, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Evan Norton (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/evannorton/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/image-optimizer-for-google-lighthouse/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [compress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/compress/) | #11 | 46 |
| [compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/compression/) | #10 | 54 |
| [compressor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/compressor/) | #1 | 2 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 815 |
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | #49 | 158 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| compress | >100 | 465 |
| compression | >100 | 742 |
| compressor | #53 | 68 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| Optimize | >100 | 3,158 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 | [Minify HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minify-html-markup/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Mar 18, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 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 | [WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-minify/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (72) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Image Optimizer by 10web – Image Optimizer and Compression plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-optimizer-wd/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (54) | Nov 13, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Offload, AI & Optimize with Cloudflare Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf-images/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (33) | Jun 7, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Image Optimizer, Resizer and CDN – Sirv](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sirv/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (265) | Aug 19, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 8 | [WP-HTML-Compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-html-compression/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (14) | Nov 28, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [PDF Compressor & Watermark – iLovePDF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ilovepdf/) | 500+ | 3.4/5 (5) | Apr 30, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [ZIP from Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zip-from-media/) | 400+ | — | Aug 16, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… free?
Yes. Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… safe to use in 2026?
Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Image Optimizer for Google Ligh…?
Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,302 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 177 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… work with WordPress 7.1?
Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, 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 Optimizer for Google Ligh… need?
Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 25, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Image Optimizer for Google Ligh…?
Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… is developed and maintained by Evan Norton.

### What are the best alternatives to Image Optimizer for Google Ligh…?
The most popular alternatives to Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… are EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+ installs), Minify HTML (10K+ installs) and Cimo (10K+ installs).


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