# QuickWebP – WebP & AVIF Image Optimizer, Compression & SEO for WordPress

> QuickWebP has 8K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 20 reviews and 7.8K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 92/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — QuickWebP is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 8K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 92/100 on our health check.

**QuickWebP converts JPG and PNG to WebP, compresses images locally, improves image SEO, and adds AVIF with QuickWebP Pro.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 8K+
- **Total downloads:** 64,840
- **Downloads (30 days):** 7,764 (+2.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 20 reviews
- **Health score:** 92/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 4.1.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5.0+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ludwig You (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ludwigyou/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/quickwebp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/avif/) | #9 | 121 |
| [image optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-optimization/) | #14 | 219 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | #69 | 974 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | #69 | 2,554 |
| [webp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/webp/) | #15 | 300 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| AVIF | #14 | 467 |
| image optimization | #45 | 2,938 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| seo | #66 | 8,187 |
| webp | #24 | 1,263 |

## Version adoption

- 4.1: 46.5%
- 3.2: 41.4%
- 3.3: 7.9%
- 4.0: 4.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Optimole – Optimize Images / Convert WebP & AVIF / CDN & Lazy Load / Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/optimole-wp/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (640) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Modern Image Formats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webp-uploads/) | 100K+ | 3.5/5 (25) | Aug 26, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Robin Image Optimizer – Unlimited Image Optimization, WebP & AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/robin-image-optimizer/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (131) | Sep 21, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Perfect Images: Regenerate Thumbnails, Image Sizes, WebP & AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-retina-2x/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (279) | Sep 14, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [CompressX — AVIF & WebP Converter, Media Replacement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compressx/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (194) | Jul 29, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [LWS Optimize – All-in-One Speed Booster & Cache Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lws-optimize/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Sep 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Kraken.io Image Optimizer – Compress, Convert to WebP & AVIF, Resize & Bulk Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kraken-image-optimizer/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (119) | Jun 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [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 |
| 10 | [HEIC Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/heic-support/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 11 | [Plus WebP or AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plus-webp/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (26) | Aug 25, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is QuickWebP safe to use in 2026?
Yes — QuickWebP is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 8K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 92/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use QuickWebP?
QuickWebP is active on 8K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 64,840 times since it launched in February 2023. It was downloaded 7,764 times in the last 30 days.

### Does QuickWebP work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested QuickWebP up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does QuickWebP need?
QuickWebP requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was QuickWebP last updated?
The latest version, 4.1.2, was released on September 16, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes QuickWebP?
QuickWebP is developed and maintained by Ludwig You.

### What are the best alternatives to QuickWebP?
The most popular alternatives to QuickWebP are Optimole (200K+ installs), Modern Image Formats (100K+ installs) and Robin Image Optimizer (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quickwebp/ · Generated 2026-09-26 16:10 UTC by PageForge