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Adds an "Unused Images" finder to help you spot media-library clutter.<\/p>","1.0.0":"

First public release.<\/p>"},"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3553068,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":"","width":128,"height":128},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3553068,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":"","width":256,"height":256}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.png":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.png","revision":3553068,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1544,"height":500},"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3553068,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":"","width":772,"height":250}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.1.0","1.2.0"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.png":{"filename":"screenshot-1.png","revision":3553068,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":"","width":915,"height":503},"screenshot-2.png":{"filename":"screenshot-2.png","revision":3553068,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1742,"height":397}},"screenshots":{"1":"The settings page: savings dashboard (images optimised, WebP files created, space saved) and the compression, WebP and privacy options.","2":"The \"Unused Images\" page lists pictures in the media library that are not referenced anywhere, so you can review what to clean up."}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[56174,29161,247,146945,15376],"plugin_category":[54],"plugin_contributors":[262125],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-318924","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-compress-images","plugin_tags-image-optimization","plugin_tags-performance","plugin_tags-unused-images","plugin_tags-webp","plugin_category-security-and-spam-protection","plugin_contributors-akukitadvt","plugin_committers-akukitadvt"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/akukita-image-optimizer-webp-converter\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3553068","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/akukita-image-optimizer-webp-converter\/assets\/banner-1544x500.png?rev=3553068","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/akukita-image-optimizer-webp-converter\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=3553068","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/akukita-image-optimizer-webp-converter\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3553068","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/akukita-image-optimizer-webp-converter\/assets\/screenshot-1.png?rev=3553068","caption":"The settings page: savings dashboard (images optimised, WebP files created, space saved) and the compression, WebP and privacy options."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/akukita-image-optimizer-webp-converter\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=3553068","caption":"The \"Unused Images\" page lists pictures in the media library that are not referenced anywhere, so you can review what to clean up."}],"raw_content":"\n

Akukita Image Optimizer & WebP Converter<\/strong> speeds up your WordPress site by automatically compressing every image you upload and creating a modern WebP copy \u2014 all done on your own server<\/strong>. Your media is never sent to an external service, so it stays private and you are never rate-limited or charged per image.<\/p>\n\n

On top of optimisation, it does two things most image plugins don't: it finds unused images<\/strong> sitting in your media library, and it catches uploads from form plugins<\/strong> (Gravity Forms, WPForms, Formidable) that normally bypass WordPress and never get optimised.<\/p>\n\n

Why this plugin?<\/h4>\n\n

Large images are the number one cause of slow WordPress sites, and over time the media library fills up with images nobody uses any more. This plugin tackles both: it optimises new uploads the moment they arrive, and it shows you the clutter you can safely review and clean up.<\/p>\n\n

Free features<\/h4>\n\n
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  • Find unused images<\/strong> \u2014 scans your media library for images not referenced anywhere and lists them with their wasted disk space, so you can review what to remove. Detection is conservative and review-only; nothing is ever deleted automatically.<\/li>\n
  • Form-plugin integrations<\/strong> \u2014 automatically optimises images uploaded through Gravity Forms, WPForms and Formidable Forms, which normally bypass the WordPress media flow and never get compressed.<\/li>\n
  • Scan Uploads folder<\/strong> \u2014 finds JPEG\/PNG images that exist on disk but were never optimised (placed there by migrations, FTP, or other plugins), and lets you optimise them all in one click.<\/li>\n
  • Automatic compression on upload<\/strong> for JPEG and PNG, at a quality level you control.<\/li>\n
  • WebP conversion<\/strong> \u2014 a .webp<\/code> copy is generated for each image and its thumbnails.<\/li>\n
  • Automatic WebP delivery<\/strong> \u2014 visitors whose browsers support WebP are served the smaller file automatically; everyone else gets the original.<\/li>\n
  • EXIF \/ GPS metadata stripping<\/strong> for smaller files and better privacy.<\/li>\n
  • 100% local processing<\/strong> using your server's Imagick or GD library. No accounts, no API keys, no per-image limits.<\/li>\n
  • Savings dashboard<\/strong> showing how many images were optimised and how much space you saved.<\/li>\n
  • Translation ready<\/strong> and fully internationalised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Premium features<\/h4>\n\n

    A separate Premium add-on unlocks:<\/p>\n\n

      \n
    • Safe bulk deletion<\/strong> of unused images, with a backup so you can undo.<\/li>\n
    • Bulk optimisation<\/strong> of your entire existing media library, processed in the background.<\/li>\n
    • AVIF conversion<\/strong> for even smaller files than WebP.<\/li>\n
    • Scheduled re-optimisation<\/strong> and per-folder rules.<\/li>\n
    • One-click restore<\/strong> of original files.<\/li>\n
    • Priority email support.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Premium is optional. The free plugin is fully functional on its own.<\/p>\n\n

      Privacy<\/h4>\n\n

      This plugin does not send your images, or any personal data, to any external server. All optimisation happens on your hosting. It does not phone home and sets no cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      1. Upload the plugin files to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/akukita-image-optimizer<\/code> directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen directly.<\/li>\n
      2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins<\/strong> screen in WordPress.<\/li>\n
      3. Go to Settings \u2192 Image Optimizer<\/strong> to choose your compression quality and WebP options.<\/li>\n
      4. Upload an image \u2014 it is optimised automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
        \n

        Does this send my images anywhere?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        No. All compression and conversion happens locally on your server using Imagick or GD. Nothing leaves your hosting.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        My server says it cannot create WebP. What now?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Your hosting needs Imagick (with WebP support) or PHP's GD extension with the imagewebp()<\/code> function. Ask your host to enable WebP support; compression will still work in the meantime.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Will it optimise images I already uploaded?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        The free version optimises new uploads. Bulk-optimising your existing library is a Premium feature.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Does deleting the plugin remove the WebP files?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Uninstalling removes the plugin's settings and statistics but leaves the generated .webp<\/code> files in place so existing pages keep working. You can delete the uploads<\/code> .webp<\/code> files manually if you want a full cleanup.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Is it compatible with caching and CDN plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Yes. WebP files are standard files in your uploads folder, so caching and most CDNs handle them normally.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

        1.2.0<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • New: form-plugin integrations \u2014 automatically optimises images uploaded via Gravity Forms, WPForms and Formidable Forms.<\/li>\n
        • New: \"Scan Uploads\" tool \u2014 walks the uploads folder for JPEG\/PNG files placed there outside the standard WordPress flow (migrations, FTP, third-party plugins) and optimises them in one click.<\/li>\n
        • Improvement: optimiser now exposes a reusable optimize_path()<\/code> method for files that are not WordPress attachments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.1.0<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • New: \"Unused Images\" finder \u2014 scans the media library for images not referenced anywhere and lists them for review (review-only; nothing is deleted automatically).<\/li>\n
          • Improvement: translations now load automatically (removed manual textdomain loading).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Initial release.<\/li>\n
            • Automatic compression on upload for JPEG and PNG.<\/li>\n
            • Local WebP conversion and automatic WebP delivery.<\/li>\n
            • EXIF\/GPS metadata stripping.<\/li>\n
            • Savings dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Compress images, convert them to WebP, find unused images, and even optimise pictures uploaded through form plugins like Gravity Forms \u2014 all locally, …","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/318924","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=318924"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/akukitadvt"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=318924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=318924"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=318924"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=318924"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=318924"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=318924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}