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Actively maintained Tested with WP 7.1

CodePros Image Optimizer

Convert and optimize your WordPress images to WebP format for faster page loads and better performance.

Active installs<10New
Downloads Β· 30d105β–² +118.8% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/51 reviews
Health score71/100Good
All-time downloads712Since Jan 2026
Support resolvedβ€”No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.6PHP 7.4+
Downloads Β· 7d17β–Ό -19% week over week
Our verdict

Solid choice

CodePros Image Optimizer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

  • Actively developed β€” last update 2 weeks ago
  • Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

122537Jun 30Aug 13Sep 27
Yesterday0
Daily average (1y)3
Peak day50Jul 13, 2026
Last 12 months713

Download spikes usually follow a new release β€” each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where CodePros Image Optimizer stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
images >100 10,000 Best images plugins β†’
optimization >100 5,308 Best optimization plugins β†’
performance >100 10,000 Best performance plugins β†’
webp >100 1,274 Best webp plugins β†’

Rating breakdown

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 5 from 1 reviews

  • 5β˜…100.0%
  • 4β˜…0.00%
  • 3β˜…0.00%
  • 2β˜…0.00%
  • 1β˜…0.00%

About CodePros Image Optimizer

From the official readme Β· v1.2.0

Description

Large images slowing down your WordPress site?

Unoptimized images are one of the biggest reasons WordPress websites become slow.

Large image files increase page size, delay page loading, and negatively impact Core Web Vitals and SEO rankings. Manually optimizing images can be time consuming and easy to forget.

CodePros Image Optimizer solves this automatically.

The plugin converts images to modern WebP format during upload, significantly reducing file size while maintaining visual quality.

Your site loads faster, visitors get a smoother experience, and search engines reward your website with better rankings.

Key Features (Free)

  • Automatic WebP Conversion – Convert uploaded images to WebP format automatically
  • Auto Optimize on Upload – Images are optimized immediately when uploaded
  • Quality Control – Adjustable image quality from 0 to 100
  • Frontend WebP Serving – Serve WebP images automatically to supported browsers
  • Image Filtering – Filter images by type, date, and conversion status

Pro Features

Upgrade to the Pro version to unlock advanced optimization tools.

  • Bulk Optimize Existing Images – Convert previously uploaded images to WebP
  • Scheduled Optimization – Run conversions during low traffic hours
  • S3 Compatible Storage Support – Sync images to S3 compatible storage and serve via CDN
  • CDN Ready Delivery – Serve optimized images globally via CDN

Learn more about the Pro version:
https://store.codepros.ai/codepros-image-optimizer.html

These features are designed for websites with large media libraries and high traffic environments.

How It Works

The plugin uses the Imagick PHP extension to convert images to WebP format. It processes images in batches to avoid server overload and provides real-time progress updates. WebP images are created alongside your original images, ensuring compatibility with all browsers.

Requirements

  • WordPress 6.6 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • Imagick PHP extension

Code Structure

The plugin follows WordPress coding standards and uses:
* PSR-4 autoloading
* Namespace-based organization
* Trait-based code reuse
* Singleton pattern for controllers

Hooks and Filters

The plugin provides various hooks and filters for developers to extend functionality. Refer to the code documentation for available hooks.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please ensure all code follows WordPress coding standards and includes proper documentation.

Credits

Developed by Code Pros (https://codepros.ai)

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/codepros-image-optimizer directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Navigate to Settings > WebP Conversion to configure the plugin
  4. Enable WebP optimization and configure your preferred settings

Frequently asked questions

Does this plugin delete my original images?

No, the plugin creates WebP versions alongside your original images. Your original images remain untouched.

What image formats are supported?

The plugin supports JPEG, PNG, and other common image formats that can be converted to WebP.

Will this work with all hosting providers?

The plugin requires the Imagick PHP extension. Most modern hosting providers support this, but you should check with your hosting provider if you encounter issues.

Changelog

Maintenance release. Recommended update.

1.2.0

  • Security: Restricted the WebP conversion AJAX handler to logged-in administrators (previously also reachable by unauthenticated requests)
  • Security: Added a capability check before showing the “Convert to WebP” media row action
  • Security: Added missing direct file access guard in the base controller
  • Fix: Corrected default settings tab fallback on the settings page
  • Enhancement: Custom admin menu icon replaces the default WordPress icon
  • Enhancement: Settings page now shows save success/error notices
  • Tested up to WordPress 7.1

1.1.1

  • Maintenance release
  • Readme updates

1.1

  • Maintenance release
  • Readme updates

1.0.1

  • Maintenance release
  • Readme updates

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Automatic WebP conversion on image upload
  • Frontend WebP serving
  • Quality control settings (0-100)
  • Image filtering

Full changelog on WordPress.org β†’

Screenshots

General Settings - Configure Image Optimization options and quality settings
General Settings - Configure Image Optimization options and quality settings
Bulk Optimization - Process all images in your media library with progress tracking
Bulk Optimization - Process all images in your media library with progress tracking
Scheduled Conversion - Set up scheduled bulk conversion tasks
Scheduled Conversion - Set up scheduled bulk conversion tasks

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FAQ

CodePros Image Optimizer: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org Β· checked Sep 28, 2026

Is CodePros Image Optimizer free?

Yes. CodePros Image Optimizer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is CodePros Image Optimizer safe to use in 2026?

CodePros Image Optimizer is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

How many websites use CodePros Image Optimizer?

CodePros Image Optimizer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 712 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 105 times in the last 30 days.

Does CodePros Image Optimizer work with WordPress 7.1?

Yes. The developer has tested CodePros Image Optimizer up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.6 or newer.

What PHP version does CodePros Image Optimizer need?

CodePros Image Optimizer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was CodePros Image Optimizer last updated?

The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on September 11, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

Who makes CodePros Image Optimizer?

CodePros Image Optimizer is developed and maintained by codeprosai.

What are the best alternatives to CodePros Image Optimizer?

The most popular alternatives to CodePros Image Optimizer are Autoptimize (800K+ installs), WebP Express (300K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).

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