WebP Images
Convert and compress JPEG and PNG images to WebP format easily. Speed up your website.
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WebP Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.3 (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 WebP Images stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| images | >100 |
| images compression | >100 |
| images optimize | >100 |
| webp | >100 |
| webp converter | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WebP Images
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
Convert and compress JPEG and PNG images to WebP format easily. Speed up your website.
What else? What are you waiting for? Start now!
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QUICK LINKS
WebP Images requires
- Apache server / hosting;
- .htaccess file exists and writable.
WebP Images features
Features included in the “WebP Images” plugin:
- bulk image conversion to webp format;
- bulk removal of images converted to webp;
- set conversion quality for webp format;
- auto conversion of uploaded images to webp format;
- compatible with any use of images (img, picture, background, etc.);
- the original images are not manipulated / deleted / edited;
- reduce frontend image size up to 80%.
⚡ WebP Images – PRO FEATURES ⚡
✔ SET CONVERSION QUALITY
✔ AUTO CONVERSION FOR UPLOADS
✔ UNLIMITED PRO UPDATES
✔ PRO SUPPORT PRIORITY
WebP Images development functions
function edit_max_images_per_group($images_per_group){
$images_per_group = 20; // Edit this value to increase/decrease max images per group
return $images_per_group;
}
add_filter('webp_images_bulk_max_elements','edit_max_images_per_group');
Add this code in the functions.php file to change the max number of images per group conversions. Default 5.
WebP Images credits
The “WebP Images” plugin was entirely designed and created by Andrea De Giovine.
If you like the idea and want to support the developer, please Donate to this plugin.
For collaborations and consultations visit the website of the freelance web developer.
For bug reports and support for this plugin, visit the Support section to ask the developer and the community directly.
Installation
To automatically install the “WebP Images” plugin you can search from the “Plugins > Add new” section of your WordPress dashboard and click on the “Install Now” button corresponding to this plugin.
To manually install the “WebP Images” plugin you can download the latest version from the WordPress.org site, and unpack the zip file in the “wp-content/plugins” folder of your CMS.
Now on the “Plugins” section of your WordPress dashboard you can see the “WebP Images” plugin, click on “Activate”.
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements of the “WebP Images” plugin?
The plugin works only with Apache servers and only if the .htaccess file exists and is writable.
Does the “WebP Images” plugin improve the performance of my website?
Yes! Speed up your website by serving WebP images instead of standard formats. This new format reduces the size of the images (and therefore of the pages of your website) up to 80%.
Does the “WebP Images” plugin save storage space?
No! The plugin converts images (and its resizing) into WebP format, leaving the original files intact. Then on the server there will be the images, their resizing and the versions converted into WebP of the images and their resizing.
Changelog
2.0.0
2023-08-09
- Remove cron conversion/deletion management;
- Improve UI;
- Fix to remove converted webp version on original media deletion;
1.0.6
2023-07-28
- Wp 6.2
1.0.5
- Reload after bulk process end.
1.0.4
- WP 5.8 compatibility.
1.0.3
- Fix bug.
1.0.2
- Fix bug
- Remove conversions limit
- Add quality setting
- Add Check status page
For developers
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FAQ
WebP Images: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is WebP Images free?
Yes. WebP Images is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WebP Images safe to use in 2026?
WebP Images shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WebP Images?
WebP Images is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,562 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.
Does WebP Images work with WordPress 7.1?
WebP Images is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WebP Images need?
WebP Images requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WebP Images last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on August 9, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes WebP Images?
WebP Images is developed and maintained by TotalPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WebP Images?
The most popular alternatives to WebP Images are Autoptimize (800K+ installs), WebP Express (300K+ installs) and Responsive Lightbox & Galle… (100K+ installs).
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