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Winsite Image Optimizer
Image compression for WordPress done right.
The facts
- Rating
- 3.1★ from 9
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 29 Jun 2017
- Added
- Jun 2016
- Requires WP
- 4.5
- Tested up to
- WP 4.8.30
- Downloads
- 10,207
Our analysis
AI-assistedWinsite Image Optimizer is a WordPress plugin designed to compress images for reduced file size while maintaining quality. It uses the ImageOptim API and allows users to retroactively process existing images through a dedicated tool in the Media section.
This plugin may not function on localhost in some cases, as it requires a public URL to pull images from your site. Users can set up a public URL using services like ngrok.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users looking to optimise images for better performance.
What it does well
- ✓Compresses images to reduce file size
- ✓Uses the ImageOptim API for processing
- ✓Allows retroactive processing of old images
- ✓Offers a dedicated tool in the Media section
Where it falls short
- •Requires a public URL for local use
- •Limited information on additional processing engines
- •Last updated in June 2017
Verdict
Winsite Image Optimizer offers basic image compression features but has limitations regarding local use and updates. It may be suitable for users who need simple image optimisation.
From the developer
Winsite's own description of Winsite Image Optimizer, lightly tidied.
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', function( $siteurl ) {
return 'http://ae190611.ngrok.io/path-to-wp-installation/';
} );
We’d love to recieve contributions / suggestions from you on our GitHub project.
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purpose
Image Optimisation
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