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Media Webp
Automatically creates webp images when you upload compatible media. This plugin also manages any updates and changes to the linked attachment images.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.9★ from 7
- Active installs
- 70+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 30 Oct 2018
- Added
- Oct 2018
- Requires WP
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- WP 4.9.31
- Requires PHP
- 7.1.0
- Downloads
- 5,230
Our analysis
AI-assistedMedia Webp is a WordPress plugin that automates the management of webp images on your website. It generates webp images when compatible images are uploaded to the media library and updates existing webp images if the original attachment is modified. The plugin also includes tools to generate webp files from existing images in both the media uploads and active theme folders.
This plugin is suitable for users who want to take advantage of webp image formats without manually managing them. It requires some configuration in the .htaccess file to enable the server to serve webp images based on browser compatibility.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users looking to optimise image performance with minimal manual effort.
What it does well
- ✓Automates webp image management
- ✓Generates webp images from uploaded files
- ✓Updates existing webp images when originals change
- ✓Includes tools for existing images in theme folders
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Requires manual .htaccess configuration
- •Does not alter or delete non-webp images
- •Limited information on support and updates
Verdict
Media Webp offers a straightforward solution for automating webp image generation, but it requires some technical setup and has limitations on existing images.
From the developer
steveturner2018's own description of Media Webp, lightly tidied.
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 of your .htaccess file. This will allow your server to check if the requesting browser accepts webp images and if there is a corresponding webp image. Full instructions are available on the settings page.
What this plugin does NOT do.
Alter any existing images that do not have the webp extension.
Delete any images that do not have the webp extension.
Alter any .htaccess file(s) for you.
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