Png Compress
This has no effect on files compressed with TinyPNG. Also, you can’t expect to get the excellent compression and image quality that TinyPNG provides.
Solid choice
Png Compress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Png Compress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| compress | #60 |
| media | >100 |
| png | #44 |
| upload | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Png Compress
From the official readme · v1.05Description
Compress PNG files
- Compress PNG files when adding PNG files in Media Library.
- Quality can be specified.
- Compress can be specified.
Note
This has no effect on files compressed with TinyPNG. Also, you can’t expect to get the excellent compression and image quality that TinyPNG provides.
Installation
- Upload
png-compressdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
Initial release.
[1.05] 2025/04/23
- Fix – Loading the management screen.
[1.04] 2024/03/05
- Fix – Changed file operations to WP_Filesystem.
1.03
Supported WordPress 6.4.
PHP 8.0 is now required.
1.02
Fixed uninstall.
1.01
Supported WordPress 5.6.
1.00
Initial release.
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FAQ
Png Compress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Png Compress free?
Yes. Png Compress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Png Compress safe to use in 2026?
Png Compress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Png Compress?
Png Compress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,066 times since it launched in August 2020. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.
Does Png Compress work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Png Compress up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7 or newer.
What PHP version does Png Compress need?
Png Compress requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Png Compress last updated?
The latest version, 1.05, was released on August 16, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Png Compress?
Png Compress is developed and maintained by Katsushi Kawamori.
What are the best alternatives to Png Compress?
The most popular alternatives to Png Compress are EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+ installs), Minify HTML (10K+ installs) and Cimo (10K+ installs).
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