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 reSmush.it API.
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Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Image Optimizer for Google… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| compress | >100 |
| compression | >100 |
| compressor | #53 |
| image | >100 |
| Optimize | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Image Optimizer for Google Lighthouse
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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.”
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FAQ
Image Optimizer for Google Lighthou…: quick answers
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Is Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… free?
Yes. Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… safe to use in 2026?
Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Image Optimizer for Google Ligh…?
Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,291 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 177 times in the last 30 days.
Does Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… work with WordPress 7.1?
Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… need?
Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 25, 2019 (8 years ago).
Who makes Image Optimizer for Google Ligh…?
Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… is developed and maintained by Evan Norton.
What are the best alternatives to Image Optimizer for Google Ligh…?
The most popular alternatives to Image Optimizer for Google Ligh… are EWWW Image Optimizer (1M+ installs), Minify HTML (10K+ installs) and Cimo (10K+ installs).
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