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Squeeze — WordPress Image Optimization Plugin

Squeeze – Image Optimization & Compression, WEBP Conversion

by Bogdan Bendziukov · WordPress.org page

v1.7.14 Tested up to WP 7.1 PHP 7.4+

Squeeze has 3,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 20,394 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Squeeze at a glance

Active installs
3,000+
Total downloads
20,394
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Squeeze well maintained?

Support threads resolved
1 of 1
recent threads on the WordPress.org support forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1, the current release is 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Faster pages: Smaller images improve load time, Core Web Vitals, and mobile bandwidth use
  • WebP conversion & serving: Convert to WebP and serve efficiently—choose Direct WebP, HTML URL rewrite, or .htaccess delivery for supported browsers
  • Client-side squeezing: Compress in the browser; nothing is uploaded to external optimization servers
  • Upload optimization: Compress on the fly during upload so optimized files land in your Media Library
  • Gutenberg & GenerateBlocks: Squeeze images as you add them in the block editor
  • Voxel theme: Compress before upload on Voxel create-post and file/gallery fields
  • Bulk compression: Compress hundreds of Media Library images in one run (pause/resume supported)
  • Custom directory squeeze: Pick any folder under your site root and optimize all images inside it
  • Exclusions: Skip images by URL or filename pattern (one per line)
  • Fine-tuned quality: Per-format tabs for JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF (MozJPEG, OxiPNG-style PNG, and more)
  • Backup option: Keep a .bak copy to restore the original after squeezing
  • Formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF

Squeeze reviews and ratings

6 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

6 reviews

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  • easy to use

    An incredibly easy-to-use plugin that is highly effective, featuring a simple toggle to save or remove the original image.

    Sepi

  • Finally, the Perfect Image Compression Plugin!

    I’ve been searching for a truly reliable image compression plugin for a long time, and I finally found it in Squeeze. What I love most is that it doesn’t consume any server resources—the compression happens right in the user’s browser. On top of that, it uses well-established open-source encoder technology, which makes the whole process both efficient and trustworthy. This plugin has completely solved an issue that has bothered me for years. Huge thanks to Bogdan Bendziukov for creating such a high-quality plugin!

    SHAO

  • Exceptional Image Compression Plugin for WordPress

    I have been searching for a great image compression plugin for WordPress for over a year and I finally found it. When someone is looking for an image compression plugin, they most likely want smallest file size with best quality. That is why I think Squeeze is the best image compression plugin for WordPress at the moment. I tried so many different tools and services to see what would yield the best results for me and Squeeze came out on top. I had very simple feature requirements: Resize ( Premium feature in Squeeze. ) Convert to .webp Compress Although the resize feature requires purchasing the premium version, it is a no brainer for the price it is being sold. Highlights The plugin comes with sensible defaults and anyone can change them with simple inputs. The compression algorithms have fantastic quality. You do not have to connect your website to a third-party service and pay per compression. That is all free and happens in your browser. You can backup original images. In conclusion, I rarely write raving reviews and have done so only a couple of times in the past for WordPress plugins, but Squeeze definitely deserves the recognition. (:

    kriskorn

  • It will be one of the most popular image compression plugins

    It will be one of the most popular image compression plugins for wordpress in no time. With each update, it works better.

    Jordi Mont

  • Lifesaver!

    I've been waiting for a plugin that can leverage Squoosh compression for years! I'm impressed!If I had one feature request it would be auto resizing to a specific set of dimensions like in Squoosh :)

    mitchdnhq

  • Works great

    Great plugin! I'd love webp support if possible.

    interere

Where Squeeze ranks on WordPress.org

The rankings we track that Squeeze appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.

Ranking WordPress.org placement Position 30 days
Best Image Optimization Plugins #37 by tag, #16 in search #17 –

Squeeze alternatives

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Details

Compress images in WordPress & convert to WebP — no API key, no quotas, no cloud. Unlimited local image optimizer; private browser-side compression.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings Squeeze competes in

Tags

  • compress images
  • image compression
  • image optimization
  • optimize images
  • webp converter

More from Bogdan Bendziukov

Version
1.7.14
Last updated
Aug 20, 2026
First published
Jun 16, 2023
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
7.1
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Squeeze FAQ

What does Squeeze do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Squeeze offers Faster pages: Smaller images improve load time, Core Web Vitals, and mobile bandwidth use, WebP conversion & serving: Convert to WebP and serve efficiently—choose Direct WebP, HTML URL rewrite, or .htaccess delivery for supported browsers, Client-side squeezing: Compress in the browser; nothing is uploaded to external optimization servers, Upload optimization: Compress on the fly during upload so optimized files land in your Media Library and Gutenberg & GenerateBlocks: Squeeze images as you add them in the block editor.

How many active installs does Squeeze have?

WordPress.org reports 3,000+ active installs for Squeeze as of September 7, 2026.

Is Squeeze still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on August 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Does Squeeze have good support?

On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for Squeeze are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.

Is Squeeze free?

Squeeze is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.

Where does Squeeze rank among Image Optimization Plugins?

Squeeze is #17 in the WordPress.org Image Optimization Plugins ranking.