# Spreebie Transcoder – Resize, Compress and Store Video

> Spreebie Transcoder has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 92 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Spreebie Transcoder shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**SPREEBIE TRANSCODER is a WordPress plugin that resizes, compresses and stores MP4 video via FFmpeg and Google Cloud Storage.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 3,485
- **Downloads (30 days):** 92 (+2.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 26, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+, PHP 5.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Thabo David Klass (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thabo-david-klass/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/spreebie-transcoder/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/compression/) | #22 | 55 |
| [ffmpeg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ffmpeg/) | #3 | 4 |
| [google cloud storage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-cloud-storage/) | #10 | 20 |
| [resizing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/resizing/) | #3 | 5 |
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | >100 | 588 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| compression | >100 | 774 |
| ffmpeg | #48 | 54 |
| google cloud storage | >100 | 559 |
| resizing | >100 | 586 |
| video | >100 | 7,751 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [TinyPNG Image Optimization – Image Compression JPEG & PNG / Convert to WebP & AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tiny-compress-images/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (180) | Oct 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Disable JPEG Compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-jpeg-compression/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (9) | May 11, 2019 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [WP Resized Image Quality](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-resized-image-quality/) | 800+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [Images Optimize and Upload CF7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/images-optimize-and-upload-cf7/) | 600+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Jun 23, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 5 | [WP HTTP Compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-http-compression/) | 400+ | 2.3/5 (8) | Jul 11, 2012 | 28/100 |
| 6 | [Image Quality](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-quality/) | 300+ | — | Feb 10, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Instant Gzip Compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/instant-gzip-compression/) | 300+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Oct 14, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 8 | [WP GZip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-gzip/) | 200+ | — | Mar 9, 2016 | 26/100 |
| 9 | [Force gzip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/force-gzip/) | 200+ | 4/5 (1) | Jul 20, 2010 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-optimizer-for-google-lighthouse/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 25, 2019 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Spreebie Transcoder safe to use in 2026?
Spreebie Transcoder shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Spreebie Transcoder?
Spreebie Transcoder is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,485 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Spreebie Transcoder work with WordPress 7.1?
Spreebie Transcoder is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Spreebie Transcoder need?
Spreebie Transcoder requires PHP 5.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Spreebie Transcoder last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on March 26, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Spreebie Transcoder?
Spreebie Transcoder is developed and maintained by Thabo David Klass.

### What are the best alternatives to Spreebie Transcoder?
The most popular alternatives to Spreebie Transcoder are TinyPNG Image Optimization (100K+ installs), Disable JPEG Compression (1K+ installs) and WP Resized Image Quality (800+ installs).


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