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Winsite Image Optimizer

Image compression for WordPress done right.

By Winsite·Image Compression·Free
3.1(9 reviews)
·200 active installs·Updated 8 years ago
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As of April 2026, Winsite Image Optimizer is a WordPress image compression plugin with 200 active installations and a 3.1/5 rating from 9 reviews. It has been downloaded 9.9K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and….

3.1/59 reviews
200active installs
9.9K+total downloads
10 yearssince 2016

Overview

Winsite Image Optimizer will compress your images for optimal file-size while keeping its quality (pretty much) intact, using the ImageOptim API (and other processing engines coming up soon).

You can also process all of your old images retroactively using our dedicated tool, found under the Media section.

Currently-implemented Image Processing Services:

  • ImageOptim (You’ll need to obtain an API key)
  • Send your suggestions on our GitHub issue tracker.

Warning: This won’t work on localhost in some cases, since some services work in a way that they pull images in from your site. This is why you’ll need a public URL in order to make this work locally.
You can use a service such as ngrok to achieve that, in conjunction with this filter:

add_filter( 'wsi_siteurl_override', fun…
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Ratings & Reviews

3.19 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress4.5+ requiredTested up to 4.8.28
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.7 – June 29, 2017

  • A few bag fixes.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Maor ChasenMaor ChasenAmitTAmitTWinsiteWinsite
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.7
Last Updated
Jun 29, 2017
WP Requires
4.5+
Tested Up To
4.8.28
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
200
Downloads
9.9K+
Added
Jun 8, 2016
Business
Free

Tags

image compressionimage optimization

Developer

W
Winsite
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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