Optiq
Faster WordPress through smarter media — optimize, convert, and offload to the cloud.
Use with caution
Optiq works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- 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
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Optiq stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AVIF | >100 |
| image optimization | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| SVG | >100 |
| webp | >100 |
About Optiq
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Unoptimized images drag down your site speed, hurt Core Web Vitals, and drive visitors away. Optiq handles it all — automatically.
Upload any image and Optiq converts it to WebP or AVIF, cleans up unused files, and offloads everything to cloud storage. Your workflow stays exactly the same.
What you get:
- Paste from anywhere — Copy an image and paste it directly into the Media Library. No saving to desktop, no browsing folders.
- Safe SVG uploads — Enable SVG support with automatic sanitization. No security trade-offs.
- Automatic WebP & AVIF — Every upload generates next-gen formats. Smaller files, identical quality, better Core Web Vitals.
- Find unused files — The Unused Media Cleaner checks every file against all posts, pages, meta fields, and featured images. Review flagged files and delete with one click.
- Bulk convert your library — Run existing images through the same WebP and AVIF pipeline. Convert your entire media library in a single batch.
- Offload to the cloud — Store media on Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, Google Cloud Storage, DigitalOcean Spaces, or MinIO. Serve from fast object storage, not your server.
- Your originals stay safe — Optiq never deletes your source files. Optimized versions live alongside your originals.
External Services
This plugin can optionally connect to third-party cloud storage services to offload your media files. This feature is opt-in and only activates when you enable Cloud Offload in Settings and configure a provider.
Amazon S3
Used to store and serve media files from Amazon Web Services object storage.
* What is sent: Media file binary data, filename, and content-type on upload. File deletion requests when local copies are removed.
* When: Only when a media file is uploaded or deleted and Cloud Offload is enabled with S3 as the provider.
* Terms of Service: https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/
* Privacy Policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
Cloudflare R2
Used to store and serve media files from Cloudflare’s S3-compatible object storage.
* What is sent: Media file binary data, filename, and content-type on upload.
* When: Only when a media file is uploaded or deleted and Cloud Offload is enabled with R2 as the provider.
* Terms of Service: https://www.cloudflare.com/terms/
* Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
Google Cloud Storage
Used to store and serve media files from Google Cloud Platform object storage.
* What is sent: Media file binary data, filename, and content-type on upload.
* When: Only when a media file is uploaded or deleted and Cloud Offload is enabled with GCS as the provider.
* Terms of Service: https://cloud.google.com/terms/
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
DigitalOcean Spaces
Used to store and serve media files from DigitalOcean’s S3-compatible object storage.
* What is sent: Media file binary data, filename, and content-type on upload.
* When: Only when a media file is uploaded or deleted and Cloud Offload is enabled with Spaces as the provider.
* Terms of Service: https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/terms-of-service-agreement/
* Privacy Policy: https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/privacy-policy/
MinIO
Used to store media files on a self-hosted or third-party MinIO instance configured by the site owner.
* What is sent: Media file binary data sent to the MinIO endpoint URL you configure.
* When: Only when a media file is uploaded or deleted and Cloud Offload is enabled with MinIO as the provider.
* Terms of Service / Privacy Policy: Depends on your MinIO host — review their policies.
No data is sent to any external service unless you explicitly enable and configure Cloud Offload.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate Optiq from the Plugins menu.
- Go to the Optiq menu in wp-admin to configure settings.
Frequently asked questions
Will Optiq delete my original images?
No. Optiq generates optimized versions alongside your originals. Nothing gets removed unless you explicitly confirm.
Is SVG upload safe?
Yes. Every SVG file is sanitized before it reaches your server. No scripts, no vulnerabilities.
How does the Unused Media Cleaner work?
It cross-references your entire media library against posts, pages, meta fields, widgets, and featured images. Any file with zero references is flagged as “possibly unused.” You review, you decide, you delete.
Will it delete files automatically?
Never. All deletions require your explicit confirmation. You stay in control.
Changelog
New Unused Media Cleaner to help you identify and remove unused media files.
0.1.0
- Initial release.
- Paste upload support.
- SVG upload enable.
- WebP generation.
- Added Unused Media Cleaner feature.
- Improved detection for media usage across posts, meta, and widgets.
For developers
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FAQ
Optiq: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
Is Optiq free?
Yes. Optiq is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Optiq safe to use in 2026?
Optiq works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Optiq?
Optiq is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 230 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.
Does Optiq work with WordPress 7.1?
Optiq is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Optiq need?
Optiq requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Optiq last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 29, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Optiq?
Optiq is developed and maintained by Kamal Hosen.
What are the best alternatives to Optiq?
The most popular alternatives to Optiq are Optimole (200K+ installs), Modern Image Formats (100K+ installs) and Robin Image Optimizer (100K+ installs).
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