
This is a 3000 x 2000px JPG image with a size of 3.9 MB. Testing each WordPress image optimizer with JPG files This is what we’re interested in most-how each WordPress image optimizer performs right out of the box, without forcing the user to complete any tedious steps.
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By that, we mean that the average user would typically install the image compression plugin and not mess with too many default settings. Though it’s not a perfect comparison, by sticking with the default settings, we’re emulating the experience for a casual user.

In addition, some optimizers provide automated resizing tools, which can cut down the file size drastically.īecause of those differences, it’s hard to come up with an objective comparison. Optimole, on the other hand, optimizes all images based on the same defaults, or the ones set by you. For instance, Imagify has Normal, Aggressive, and Ultra optimization modes. This gets a bit tricky, since some of the WordPress image optimizer plugins offer varying levels of optimization. We want to see how effectively each plugin could optimize the same image.

To find the best image optimization plugin for WordPress, we have to put these tools to the test. Go to top Hands-on tests with these image optimizer plugins
