LassoCut – Remove Background
Remove image backgrounds from the Media Library and from WooCommerce product images in one click.
Solid choice
LassoCut – Remove Background is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 1 week ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where LassoCut – Remove Background stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Background Removal | #67 |
| Background remover | #6 |
| product images | >100 |
| remove background | #84 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About LassoCut – Remove Background
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
LassoCut removes the background of your images: products, people, animals, cars and graphics. The subject is detected automatically.
- Media Library: a “Remove background” link under each image (list view), and a bulk action for up to 10 images at a time.
- WooCommerce: a “Remove background from main image” bulk action on Products. The cut-out becomes the product image.
- Your originals are kept. The result is saved as a new image named
…-removebg.pngnext to the original, with the same alt text. - Transparent or coloured background: a transparent PNG, or a JPG on white (or any colour) for consistent product photos.
- Preview or full size: previews use your free monthly previews first; full size up to 25 megapixels uses 1 credit.
For shops: turn a whole catalogue into clean product photos on a white or transparent background, the look most marketplaces ask for. See white-background product photos for Amazon and background removal for WooCommerce.
Coming from the remove.bg plugin? remove.bg’s self-service API and plugins stop on 1 December 2026. This plugin covers the same jobs in the Media Library and in WooCommerce: install it, connect your LassoCut account, and use its bulk actions.
You need a LassoCut account: sign in at lassocut.com with GitHub or Google and create an API key. Every account gets 50 free previews a month, up to 10 a day; credit packs never expire.
External services
This plugin sends the images you choose to the LassoCut API (https://api.lassocut.com), operated by JAUPIN Design LLC, to remove their background. It only does so when you click “Remove background” or run the bulk action; the settings page also asks the API for your credit balance, and “Connect with LassoCut” asks it for a connection code and then, every 3 seconds for up to 10 minutes, whether you approved it (the key it returns is saved in the plugin settings). Your API key is sent with each request. Images are processed in memory and not stored by LassoCut.
- Terms: https://www.lassocut.com/legal/terms/
- Privacy: https://www.lassocut.com/legal/privacy/
Installation
- Install and activate the plugin.
- Go to Settings > LassoCut and click “Connect with LassoCut”: sign in with GitHub or Google in the new tab and approve. (Or paste an API key from https://www.lassocut.com/account/.)
- In Media > Library (list view), click “Remove background” under an image, or select several and use the bulk action.
Frequently asked questions
Is the original image replaced?
No. The cut-out is a new image in the Media Library. For WooCommerce products, the cut-out becomes the main product image and the original stays in the library.
Why is the first image slow?
After a quiet period the processing servers wake up first; the first image can take up to a minute. The next ones take a few seconds.
How many images can I process at once?
Up to 10 per bulk action, so a run of slow, cold-starting images can never run past what the server’s own time limit allows. For whole folders, use the free LassoCut batch tool in your browser: https://www.lassocut.com/batch/
Does it work with code written for the remove.bg API?
The LassoCut API accepts the same requests as the remove.bg API, which closes on 1 December 2026. LassoCut is not affiliated with remove.bg or Canva.
Changelog
1.1.2
- Automatically retries a failed request up to 3 times when the servers are restarting (HTTP 502/503/504), instead of failing the image outright.
- Identifies itself to the API with its own header, so it isn’t mistaken for another client.
- Removes its settings (including the API key) when the plugin is deleted.
- The bulk action now processes up to 10 images at a time (was 20), matched to the server’s own time limit so a run of slow images can no longer be cut off mid-batch.
1.1.1
- The plugin now spells its name LassoCut.
1.1.0
- “Connect with LassoCut”: sign in and approve in a new tab, no key to copy.
1.0.0
- First release: Media Library row and bulk actions, WooCommerce product bulk action, settings with credit balance.
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FAQ
LassoCut – Remove Background: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is LassoCut – Remove Background free?
Yes. LassoCut – Remove Background is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is LassoCut – Remove Background safe to use in 2026?
LassoCut – Remove Background is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use LassoCut – Remove Background?
LassoCut – Remove Background is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 147 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 157 times in the last 30 days.
Does LassoCut – Remove Background work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested LassoCut – Remove Background up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does LassoCut – Remove Background need?
LassoCut – Remove Background requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was LassoCut – Remove Background last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on October 1, 2026 (1 week ago).
Who makes LassoCut – Remove Background?
LassoCut – Remove Background is developed and maintained by lassocut.
What are the best alternatives to LassoCut – Remove Background?
The most popular alternatives to LassoCut – Remove Background are Nero AI Product Image Optim… (20+ installs), Emilia AI Studio for WooCom… (<10 installs) and Srizon AI Image (<10 installs).
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