# Strip Image Metadata

> Strip Image Metadata has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 233 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 72/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Strip Image Metadata is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

**Strip potentially sensitive metadata from JPG, WebP and AVIF images on upload or via bulk processing.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 4,433
- **Downloads (30 days):** 233 (-44.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 72/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.8.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Martin von Berg (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/martinvonberg/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/strip-image-metadata-for-jpg-and-webp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [exif](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exif/) | #10 | 37 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 816 |
| [metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metadata/) | #24 | 127 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | #64 | 477 |
| [strip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/strip/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| exif | #37 | 266 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| metadata | #14 | 6,038 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| strip | #2 | 1,449 |

## Version adoption

- 1.8: 57.2%
- 1.4: 21.4%
- 1.3: 8.3%
- 1.7: 6.9%
- 1.6: 6.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Meow Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meow-lightbox/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (187) | Sep 4, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Image Rotation Repair](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-rotation-repair/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Image Rotation Fixer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-rotation-fixer/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [WP Strip Image Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-strip-image-metadata/) | 700+ | 5/5 (3) | Jun 12, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Exif Caption](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exif-caption/) | 600+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Aug 16, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 6 | [EXIF Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exif-remover/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 30, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Gallery Styles – Sort & Style the Gallery Block (Exif, Hover, Duotone)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gallery-styles/) | 500+ | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [Exif Details](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exif-details/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 16, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 9 | [VA Removing Exif](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/va-removing-exif/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 19, 2016 | 33/100 |
| 11 | [Upload Media Exif Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/upload-media-exif-date/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 16, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Strip Image Metadata safe to use in 2026?
Strip Image Metadata is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Strip Image Metadata?
Strip Image Metadata is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,433 times since it launched in August 2023. It was downloaded 233 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Strip Image Metadata work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Strip Image Metadata up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Strip Image Metadata need?
Strip Image Metadata requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Strip Image Metadata last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.0, was released on August 25, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Strip Image Metadata?
Strip Image Metadata is developed and maintained by Martin von Berg.

### What are the best alternatives to Strip Image Metadata?
The most popular alternatives to Strip Image Metadata are Meow Lightbox (10K+ installs), Image Rotation Repair (7K+ installs) and Image Rotation Fixer (1K+ installs).


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