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WebP Image Converter & Replacer – Convert to WebP, No Duplicates icon

WebP Image Converter & Replacer – Convert to WebP, No Duplicates

Convert images to WebP and replace originals—no duplicates. Save storage and speed up your site. Auto-convert on upload & bulk tools (premium).

By Core Essentials·Webp·Free
3(2 reviews)
·90 active installs·Updated 5 months ago
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As of April 2026, WebP Image Converter & Replacer is a WordPress webp plugin with 90 active installations and a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 65K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: EWWW Image Optimizer.

3/52 reviews
90active installs
65K+total downloads
1 yearsince 2025

Overview

WebP Image Converter & Replacer converts your images (JPEG, PNG, static GIF) to WebP, replaces originals only when smaller, and updates database references so your site transparently serves .webp. No duplicate files. No front-end bloat. Just faster pages and less disk usage.

Why this plugin
– No Duplicate Images: Converts and replaces originals when WebP is smaller, keeping /uploads lean.
– Real Performance Gains: WebP typically reduces size ~25–35% at similar quality, aiding Core Web Vitals.
– Safety First: Never deletes the original unless conversion succeeds and the WebP is smaller.
– Full DB Integration: All generated sizes are converted; URLs in content/meta are updated to .webp.
– On-Server Only: Uses PHP GD or Imagick. No external API, keys, or pri…

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Ratings & Reviews

32 reviews
5 ★
1
4 ★
0
3 ★
0
2 ★
0
1 ★
1

Compatibility

WordPress5.8+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5
PHP7.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1.3

  • Bug fix: “Fix WebP MIME Types” Utility
  • Enhancement: MIME type updated after metadata generation
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Core EssentialsCore Essentials
Plugin Info
Version
1.1.3
Last Updated
Oct 27, 2025
WP Requires
5.8+
Tested Up To
6.8.5
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
90
Downloads
65K+
Added
Jun 30, 2025
Business
Free

Tags

webpmedia librarywebp converterconvert to webpimage optimization

Developer

C
Core Essentials
4 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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