# WP Strip Image Metadata

> WP Strip Image Metadata has 700+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 102 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Strip Image Metadata shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**WP Strip Image Metadata is a privacy focused WordPress plugin that helps in removing potentially sensitive metadata from your uploaded images.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 4,056
- **Downloads (30 days):** 102 (+1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 12, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.16
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sami Falah (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/samiff/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-strip-image-metadata/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [exif](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exif/) | #4 | 37 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 815 |
| [metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metadata/) | #17 | 128 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | #39 | 478 |
| [strip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/strip/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| exif | >100 | 267 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| metadata | >100 | 6,074 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| strip | >100 | 1,453 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 |
| 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 |
| 10 | [Strip Image Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/strip-image-metadata-for-jpg-and-webp/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 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 WP Strip Image Metadata free?
Yes. WP Strip Image Metadata is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Strip Image Metadata safe to use in 2026?
WP Strip Image Metadata shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Strip Image Metadata?
WP Strip Image Metadata is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,056 times since it launched in June 2022. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Strip Image Metadata work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Strip Image Metadata is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Strip Image Metadata need?
WP Strip Image Metadata requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Strip Image Metadata last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 12, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes WP Strip Image Metadata?
WP Strip Image Metadata is developed and maintained by Sami Falah.

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


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