# Image Pilot – Image Compression and Optimization for WordPress

> Image Pilot has 30+ active installs and 108 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 45/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Image Pilot works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

**Image Pilot helps you compress and optimize images in WordPress to improve loading speed, reduce bandwidth, and save disk space without visible quality loss.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 1,916
- **Downloads (30 days):** 108 (+66.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 45/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.1.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** prasadkirpekar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/prasadkirpekar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/imagepilot/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-compression/) | #24 | 76 |
| [image optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-optimizer/) | #18 | 57 |
| [optimize images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize-images/) | #23 | 32 |
| [regenerate thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/regenerate-thumbnails/) | #8 | 11 |
| [resize images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/resize-images/) | #6 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image compression | >100 | 621 |
| image optimizer | >100 | 696 |
| optimize images | >100 | 1,776 |
| regenerate thumbnails | #67 | 355 |
| resize images | >100 | 926 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Image Optimizer – Compress Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-optimization/) | 1M+ | 1.7/5 (77) | Sep 22, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Squeeze – Image Optimization & Compression, WEBP Conversion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/squeeze/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 22, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Flying Images: Optimize and Lazy Load Images for Faster Page Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nazy-load/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (26) | May 20, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [ImageRecycle pdf & image compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/imagerecycle-pdf-image-compression/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (26) | Sep 30, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [SMNTCS Deactivate Image Compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smntcs-deactivate-image-compression/) | 1K+ | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 6 | [Image Editor by Pixo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-editor-by-pixo/) | 700+ | 3.5/5 (10) | Jul 10, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [PixelCraft with WebP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pixelcraft-webp/) | 500+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 21, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [Gumlet – Image optimization with Resize, Compression, Lazy load, Caching & CDN delivery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gumlet/) | 400+ | 4.4/5 (10) | Sep 28, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [SpeedSize Image & Video AI-Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedsize-ai-image-optimizer/) | 400+ | — | Apr 28, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [Image to WebP Converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-to-webp-converter/) | 300+ | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Image Pilot safe to use in 2026?
Image Pilot works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Image Pilot?
Image Pilot is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,916 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 108 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Image Pilot work with WordPress 7.1?
Image Pilot is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, 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 Pilot need?
Image Pilot requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Image Pilot last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.3, was released on April 22, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Image Pilot?
Image Pilot is developed and maintained by prasadkirpekar.

### What are the best alternatives to Image Pilot?
The most popular alternatives to Image Pilot are Image Optimizer (1M+ installs), Squeeze (3K+ installs) and Flying Images: Optimize and… (2K+ installs).


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