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Best Optimize Images WordPress Plugins
5 plugins · 3.0M combined installs · 4.6/5 avg rating
Image optimization plugins reduce the file size of JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF images uploaded to WordPress, improving page load speeds, Core Web Vitals scores, and overall SEO performance. They are indispensable for content-heavy sites, photography portfolios, and WooCommerce stores where large product images would otherwise inflate page weight. The best image optimization plugins offer bulk compression of existing media library files, automatic optimization on upload, lossless and lossy compression modes, and next-gen format conversion. Some also include lazy loading, responsive image generation, and CDN delivery to further reduce time-to-first-byte.
Comparison
| # | Plugin | Author | Active Installs | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smush Image Optimization | WPMU DEV | 1.0M | ★ 4.8 | 6,031 |
| 2 | Imagify Image Optimization | WP Media | 1.0M | ★ 4.3 | 1,623 |
| 3 | Converter for Media | Mateusz Gbiorczyk | 500K | ★ 4.9 | 1,074 |
| 4 | ShortPixel Image Optimizer | ShortPixel | 300K | ★ 4.5 | 800 |
| 5 | Optimole | Optimole | 200K | ★ 4.7 | 628 |