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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Speed Up – Browser Cachingv1.0.15
Help browser to cache a local copy of static files and improve page load times.
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Cache Using Gzipv2.9.7
Lightweight WordPress caching with gzip compression for faster page loads — no complicated settings.
Measures why your site is slow, explains it in plain words and fixes common causes safely: caching, compression and cleanup via .htaccess.
PicEte Image Optimizerv1.3.0
Free, zero-ad, unlimited local lossy image compression & WebP conversion.
Automatically compress JPEG, PNG, and WebP images on upload. Reduce file sizes up to 80% without visible quality loss.
Cache Enablerv1.8.17
A lightweight caching plugin for WordPress that makes your website faster by generating static HTML files.
Slimifyv1.0.1
Local JPEG and PNG compression with optional WebP siblings. No remote API.
Unlimited local image compression. Bulk optimize, auto-compress on upload, backup and restore. No external API, no limits.