QuickWebP – WebP & AVIF Image Optimizer, Compression & SEO for WordPress
QuickWebP converts JPG and PNG to WebP, compresses images locally, improves image SEO, and adds AVIF with QuickWebP Pro.
Safe pick
Yes — QuickWebP is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 8K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 92/100 on our health check.
- Loved by users — 4.8/5 from 20 reviews
- Actively developed — last update 1 week ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
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 QuickWebP stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AVIF | #14 |
| image optimization | #45 |
| performance | >100 |
| seo | #66 |
| webp | #24 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 20 reviews
About QuickWebP
From the official readme · v4.1.2Description
QuickWebP helps you optimize images in WordPress as soon as they are uploaded. It converts JPG and PNG files to WebP, compresses them locally without any external API, cleans filenames for better image SEO, pre-fills media metadata, and resizes oversized uploads automatically.
If you want even smaller next-generation images, QuickWebP Pro adds AVIF conversion for supported servers. It is designed for faster pages, better Core Web Vitals, and a simpler image workflow inside the WordPress media library.
QuickWebP Free vs Pro
QuickWebP Free includes
- Automatic WebP conversion on upload
- Local image compression without any external API
- SEO-friendly filename cleanup
- Automatic image metadata pre-fill for alt text, caption, description, legend, and title
- Automatic resize with maximum width and height controls
- Uses the native WordPress image editor with the best available server backend
- Bulk optimization for older media when originals are preserved
- Clipboard paste support inside the WordPress media frame
- Optimization preview inside the settings screen
⭐️ QuickWebP Pro includes ⭐️
- Everything included in QuickWebP Free
- AVIF conversion for supported servers with PHP 8.1+
- Smaller files than JPG, PNG, and typically smaller than WebP
🚀 Unlock AVIF conversion and more with QuickWebP Pro: Upgrade now
Important
QuickWebP is also available inside WPMasterToolKit. If you prefer an all-in-one toolkit, install WPMasterToolKit and enable the Media Encoder module.
If you want the dedicated QuickWebP experience and access to AVIF, discover QuickWebP Pro.
Why site owners use QuickWebP
- Improve WordPress performance with lighter images
- Reduce page weight to help Core Web Vitals
- Keep image SEO cleaner with optimized filenames and metadata
- Convert and compress images directly on your server
- Manage image optimization from one simple settings page
Demos
How to install QuickWebP
Paste a picture from the clipboard into WordPress media
More from Webdeclic
QuickWebP is developed by Webdeclic. If you want a broader WordPress toolbox, also check Webdeclic plugins.
Support
If you like QuickWebP, please leave a 5-star review on WordPress.org.
If you want to support the project, you can do it here: Buy me a coffee
Installation
- Install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Media > QuickWebP and configure your optimization settings.
- If you want AVIF, purchase QuickWebP Pro and activate your license from the QuickWebP License screen.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the free version?
The free version includes automatic WebP conversion, local compression, resize controls, filename cleanup for SEO, metadata pre-fill, bulk optimization, and clipboard paste support in the media library.
What does QuickWebP Pro add?
QuickWebP Pro adds AVIF conversion on supported servers with PHP 8.1+, stronger compression, and automatic fallback so older browsers still receive a compatible image format.
Where can I get QuickWebP Pro?
You can get it here: QuickWebP Pro.
Is QuickWebP still available in WPMasterToolKit?
Yes. QuickWebP is also available inside WPMasterToolKit through the Media Encoder module.
Does QuickWebP use an API such as TinyPNG or Imagify or ShortPixel?
No. QuickWebP processes images locally on your server. No external compression API is required.
What image formats are supported?
QuickWebP converts JPG and PNG uploads to WebP. QuickWebP Pro also adds AVIF conversion on supported servers.
Can I resize my images automatically?
Yes. You can define maximum width and height values in the Resize settings.
Does QuickWebP improve SEO?
Yes. QuickWebP cleans image filenames and uses them to pre-fill attachment metadata such as alt text, caption, description, legend, and title. Lighter images can also improve page speed signals.
Does QuickWebP work with caching plugins, CDNs, themes, page builders, and WooCommerce?
Yes. QuickWebP is designed to work with standard WordPress setups, including caching plugins, CDNs, most themes, major page builders, and WooCommerce.
Can I paste images directly into the media library?
Yes. You can paste images from tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, GIMP, Affinity, Finder, screenshots, and webpages directly into the WordPress media frame.
Changelog
4.1.2
- PERFORMANCE: Moved the optimization statistics migration out of admin requests and process it in small scheduled batches.
- PERFORMANCE: Replaced counted page-based migration queries with ID cursor pagination and no_found_rows.
- PERFORMANCE: Reduced bulk optimization option writes by persisting progress and statistics once per batch.
- FIX: Added expiring locks to prevent overlapping bulk optimization and statistics migration workers.
- FIX: Serialized cumulative statistics updates and preserved increments received during concurrent requests.
4.1.1
- Better informations about pro version and AVIF format in settings page.
- Added cumulative image optimization statistics and an existing-media statistics migration.
4.1.0
- Added a Debug Mode setting with detailed logs written to a custom file in uploads/quickwebp.
- Improved image conversion compatibility by using the WordPress image editor only as a targeted fallback when GD cannot load the source format.
- Added a safety check to reject conversions from the WordPress image editor when the generated file is larger than the source.
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FAQ
QuickWebP: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is QuickWebP free?
Yes. QuickWebP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is QuickWebP safe to use in 2026?
Yes — QuickWebP is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 8K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 92/100 on our health check.
How many websites use QuickWebP?
QuickWebP is active on 8K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 64,840 times since it launched in February 2023. It was downloaded 7,764 times in the last 30 days.
Does QuickWebP work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested QuickWebP up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5.0 or newer.
What PHP version does QuickWebP need?
QuickWebP requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was QuickWebP last updated?
The latest version, 4.1.2, was released on September 16, 2026 (1 week ago).
Who makes QuickWebP?
QuickWebP is developed and maintained by Ludwig You.
What are the best alternatives to QuickWebP?
The most popular alternatives to QuickWebP are Optimole (200K+ installs), Modern Image Formats (100K+ installs) and Robin Image Optimizer (100K+ installs).
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