Compress images in your browser before uploading. Your images never go through third-party servers.
Alternatives to WP HTTP Compression
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Measures why your site is slow, explains it in plain words and fixes common causes safely: caching, compression and cleanup via .htaccess.
Speed Up – Browser Cachingv1.0.15
Help browser to cache a local copy of static files and improve page load times.
Cache Using Gzipv2.9.7
Lightweight WordPress caching with gzip compression for faster page loads — no complicated settings.
Unlimited local image compression. Bulk optimize, auto-compress on upload, backup and restore. No external API, no limits.
Infinico Image Optimizerv2.0.2
Fast, local WebP and AVIF image optimizer for WordPress with native GD/Imagick processing, non-destructive backup, and Elementor support.
Slimifyv1.0.1
Local JPEG and PNG compression with optional WebP siblings. No remote API.
SpeedyGov2.1.20
Optimize your WordPress site with advanced caching, minification, and performance tools for faster loading.
Cache Enablerv1.8.17
A lightweight caching plugin for WordPress that makes your website faster by generating static HTML files.