ITBoffins Image Scout — WordPress Image Optimization Plugin
by IT Boffins · WordPress.org page · Website
ITBoffins Image Scout has fewer than 10 active installs on WordPress.org and 138 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on July 2, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
ITBoffins Image Scout at a glance
Is ITBoffins Image Scout well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Compress on upload — every new JPEG and PNG is optimised automatically
- Bulk optimise — compress your entire existing Media Library with a one-click batch tool that runs in the background and shows you each file as it works
- Scan entire uploads folder — generate WebP for every JPEG/PNG in your uploads folder, including page-builder and theme images that are not in the Media Library
- WebP conversion — generates WebP copies of your images (where your server supports it)
- Automatic WebP delivery — serves WebP to browsers that support it using the standard <picture> element, so it works on Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed and IIS without…
- Builder/theme image scout — the uploads-folder scanner creates WebP copies for images that page builders, themes, or imports placed outside the Media Library
- Safe & reversible — optionally keeps protected untouched backups so you can restore originals with one click
- Honest about your server — a settings panel shows exactly what your host can do (GD, Imagick, WebP support) so there are no surprises
Details
Find images your Media Library misses. Compress JPEG/PNG and create WebP locally, with no API, account, or shell access.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings ITBoffins Image Scout competes in
Tags
- image optimisation
- media library
- page builder
- privacy
- webp
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ITBoffins Live Opening Hours 100+ installs
- Version
- 1.0.8
- Last updated
- Jul 2, 2026
- First published
- Jul 2, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
ITBoffins Image Scout FAQ
What does ITBoffins Image Scout do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, ITBoffins Image Scout offers Compress on upload — every new JPEG and PNG is optimised automatically, Bulk optimise — compress your entire existing Media Library with a one-click batch tool that runs in the background and shows you each file as it works, Scan entire uploads folder — generate WebP for every JPEG/PNG in your uploads folder, including page-builder and theme images that are not in the Media Library, WebP conversion — generates WebP copies of your images (where your server supports it) and Automatic WebP delivery — serves WebP to browsers that support it using the standard <picture> element, so it works on Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed and IIS without.
How many active installs does ITBoffins Image Scout have?
WordPress.org reports fewer than 10 active installs for ITBoffins Image Scout as of September 7, 2026.
Is ITBoffins Image Scout still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on July 2, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is ITBoffins Image Scout free?
ITBoffins Image Scout is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.