Yes, Media Webp is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Media Webp?

Media Webp has 90 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Media Webp alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Media Webp include EWWW Image Optimizer, Smush – Image Optimization…, Converter for Media – Optimize images |…. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Media Webp work with the latest WordPress?

Media Webp has been tested up to WordPress 4.9.29. It requires WordPress 4.7+ and PHP 7.1.0+.

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Media Webp

Name: Media Webp
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)
Author: steveturner2018

Automatically creates webp images when you upload compatible media. This plugin also manages any updates and changes to the linked attachment images.

By steveturner2018·Webp·Free

4.9(7 reviews)

·90 active installs·Updated 7 years ago

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As of April 2026, Media Webp is a WordPress webp plugin with 90 active installations and a 4.9/5 rating from 7 reviews. It has been downloaded 4.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.7+ and PHP 7.1.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2018. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: EWWW Image Optimizer.

4.9/57 reviews

90active installs

4.8K+total downloads

8 yearssince 2018

Overview

Media Webp has been designed to help you fully automate the management of webp images on your WordPress website.
When a compatible image is uploaded to your sites media library corresponding webp images will be generated. Giving you the advantages of webp images without having to maintain matching images yourself.
This plugin also updates any existing webp images if the associated attachment image is altered through the admin interface.
Included is the option to allow this plugin to generate webp images for your theme when it is made active or switched too.
The plugin has built in tools to generate webp files from existing images both within your upload media and the active theme folders.
Too enable your server to send webp images you will need to include a small block of code at the top…

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