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Halka WebP Image Optimizer icon

Halka WebP Image Optimizer

Automatically compress and convert uploaded images to WebP for faster page loads.

By Jewel Rana·Webp·Free
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As of April 2026, Halka WebP Image Optimizer is a WordPress webp plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 53 times in total. Requires WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2026. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: Smush – Image Optimization….

0/5Rating
0active installs
53total downloads
1 monthsince 2026

Overview

Halka WebP Image Optimizer hooks into the WordPress upload pipeline to silently convert JPEG and PNG images to WebP during upload.

It is a minimalist, performance-first optimizer. Unlike “bloated” suites, Halka focuses on a zero-configuration approach to keep your server load light (“Halka” means light). It is designed for users who want WebP conversion without the database overhead of larger plugins. No external APIs, no credits required — everything happens locally on your server.

Features

  • Convert JPEG, PNG (and optionally GIF) to WebP on upload
  • Configurable quality per format
  • Optional maximum dimension cap (auto-resize on upload)
  • Strip EXIF/IPTC metadata to save extra bytes
  • Optionally delete the original file after conversion
  • Bulk converter — process existing M…
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress6.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHP7.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Jewel RanaJewel Rana
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.0
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
WP Requires
6.0+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
0
Downloads
53
Added
Apr 5, 2026
Business
Free

Tags

webpimagecompressoptimizeperformance

Developer

J
Jewel Rana
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