Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse
Upload a JSON file generated by Google's Lighthouse website auditing tool and this plugin will compress and replace all flagged images using the …
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 1
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 25 Feb 2019
- Added
- Oct 2018
- Requires WP
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- WP 5.1.24
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- Downloads
- 7,124
Our analysis
AI-assistedImage Optimizer for Google Lighthouse is a WordPress plugin designed to help you compress images flagged by Google's Lighthouse auditing tool. You can upload a JSON file generated by Lighthouse, and the plugin will use the reSmush.it API to optimize and replace the specified images on your site.
This plugin is suitable for developers or site owners looking to improve their website's performance by addressing image optimization issues identified in Lighthouse audits. It requires basic familiarity with running audits and handling JSON files.
Best for: This plugin suits developers and site owners focused on optimizing images for better website performance.
What it does well
- ✓Compresses images flagged by Google Lighthouse
- ✓Uses the reSmush.it API for optimization
- ✓Simple upload process via WordPress Dashboard
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Limited to images flagged in Lighthouse reports
- •Requires running Lighthouse and handling JSON files
- •Last updated in February 2019
Verdict
Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse provides a straightforward method for image compression based on Lighthouse reports, but its usability may be limited by its requirements and age.
From the developer
Evan Norton's own description of Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse, lightly tidied.
Upload a JSON file generated by Google’s Lighthouse website auditing tool and this plugin will compress and replace all flagged images using the reSmush.it API.
Instructions
- Run Lighthouse on the page of your website you want to optimize images. The easiest way to do this is using Chrome Developer Tools, but you may also utilize the Lighthouse Chrome Extension or run an audit on the command line using Node.
- Download the report as a JSON file.
- In the WordPress Dashboard, navigate to
Media -> Lighthouse Image Optimizer, upload the JSON file and click “Optimize Images.”