Image Pilot – Image Compression and Optimization for WordPress
Image Pilot helps you compress and optimize images in WordPress to improve loading speed, reduce bandwidth, and save disk space without visible quality loss.
Use with caution
Image Pilot works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Image Pilot stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| image compression | >100 |
| image optimizer | >100 |
| optimize images | >100 |
| regenerate thumbnails | #67 |
| resize images | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Image Pilot
From the official readme · v0.1.3Description
Image Pilot helps you compress and optimize images in WordPress to improve loading speed, reduce bandwidth, and save disk space without visible quality loss.
Whether you run a blog, portfolio, or eCommerce site, Image Pilot makes image optimization simple:
* Compress JPG, PNG, GIF, and WEBP images from the plugin dashboard
* Keep image quality high while reducing file size
* Resize images to match your site layout
* Regenerate thumbnails after theme or size changes
* Improve Core Web Vitals and overall page performance
Image Pilot is easy to set up and provides manual, admin-triggered optimization for Media Library and upload directory images.
Image Pilot offers:
- High-quality image compression without any loss in quality
- Easy resizing of images to suit your website’s needs
- Thumbnail regeneration to optimize all your images
- Simple installation and user-friendly controls
- Upgrade your website’s image optimization with our powerful WordPress plugin today!
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FAQ
Image Pilot: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Image Pilot free?
Yes. Image Pilot is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Image Pilot safe to use in 2026?
Image Pilot works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Image Pilot?
Image Pilot is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,916 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 108 times in the last 30 days.
Does Image Pilot work with WordPress 7.1?
Image Pilot is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, 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 Pilot need?
Image Pilot requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Image Pilot last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.3, was released on April 22, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes Image Pilot?
Image Pilot is developed and maintained by prasadkirpekar.
What are the best alternatives to Image Pilot?
The most popular alternatives to Image Pilot are Image Optimizer (1M+ installs), Squeeze (3K+ installs) and Flying Images: Optimize and… (2K+ installs).
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