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Images are the #1 performance bottleneck on WordPress sites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Oversized uploads, unused images in the Media Library, and unoptimized WooCommerce product images slow down pages, hurt Core Web Vitals, and reduce conversions.<\/p>\n\n

WBN Image Optimizer<\/strong> is a professional, SaaS-grade image optimization system\u2014not just another compression plugin.<\/p>\n\n

Everything runs on your own server<\/strong>:\n* No external image processing\n* No third-party APIs\n* No data collection or tracking\n* No privacy or compliance risks<\/p>\n\n

What You Get<\/h4>\n\n
    \n
  • Faster page loads<\/strong> \u2014 40\u201360% smaller images<\/li>\n
  • Higher PageSpeed scores<\/strong> \u2014 Better Core Web Vitals<\/li>\n
  • Better WooCommerce performance<\/strong> \u2014 Optimized product images<\/li>\n
  • Lower bandwidth & disk usage<\/strong> \u2014 Save money and space<\/li>\n
  • Clean Media Library<\/strong> \u2014 Find and remove unused images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Core Features<\/h4>\n\n

    Modern Image Optimization<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • WebP and AVIF conversion<\/li>\n
    • Up to 60\u201380% file size reduction<\/li>\n
    • Automatic WordPress fallback for unsupported browsers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Smart Presets<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • WooCommerce products (1200\u00d71600)<\/li>\n
      • Banners and hero images<\/li>\n
      • Galleries and thumbnails<\/li>\n
      • Manual advanced controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Unused Image Scanner (Included Free)<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Detects images not used anywhere on your site<\/li>\n
        • Scans posts, pages, WooCommerce, blocks, ACF fields, widgets<\/li>\n
        • Visual review before deletion<\/li>\n
        • Safe cleanup without breaking layouts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Zero-Risk Backup<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Automatic backup before every optimization or deletion<\/li>\n
          • One-click restore to the exact original<\/li>\n
          • Preserves dimensions, quality, format and metadata<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            Bulk & Automation<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Bulk optimization with live progress bar<\/li>\n
            • Pause \/ Resume support<\/li>\n
            • Real-time statistics during processing<\/li>\n
            • Background scheduling (Pro)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              Lite vs Pro<\/h4>\n\n

              Lite \u2014 Free Forever<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • 100 lifetime image optimizations<\/li>\n
              • Unlimited unused image scanning<\/li>\n
              • WebP and AVIF support<\/li>\n
              • Smart presets & automatic backups<\/li>\n
              • No registration. No license key. Install and go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                Pro Plans<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Basic ($79\/yr): 150 images\/month, auto-optimize on upload, scheduling<\/li>\n
                • Professional ($129\/yr): 500 images\/month, advanced scanner, priority support<\/li>\n
                • Agency ($299\/yr): 2,000 images\/month, white-label, client reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  Upgrade: https:\/\/webnest.co.il\/product\/wbn-image-optimizer-pro\/<\/p>\n\n

                  Quick Start<\/h3>\n\n

                  Optimize Images<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Image Optimizer \u2192 Optimize<\/li>\n
                  2. Select images from the Media Library<\/li>\n
                  3. Choose a preset or customize settings<\/li>\n
                  4. Click Optimize \u2014 backups are created automatically<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                    Clean Unused Images<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    1. Image Optimizer \u2192 Scanner<\/li>\n
                    2. Click Scan for Unused Images<\/li>\n
                    3. Review results with thumbnails<\/li>\n
                    4. Select images \u2192 Delete Selected<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                      Advanced Usage<\/h3>\n\n

                      Hooks<\/h4>\n\n
                      wbio_lite_before_optimize \u2014 Before optimization runs\nwbio_lite_after_optimize \u2014 After optimization completes\nwbio_lite_before_delete \u2014 Before unused image deletion\nwbio_lite_after_delete \u2014 After deletion completes\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
                      WP-CLI (when available)<\/h4>\n\n
                      wp wbio optimize --all\nwp wbio scan\nwp wbio restore <id><h3>Privacy & Compliance<\/h3>\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
                      * No tracking\n* No analytics\n* No external processing\n* Full GDPR compliance<\/p>\n\n
                      Your images never leave your server.<\/p>\n\n
                      Credits<\/h3>\n\n
                      Developed by WebNest \u2014 https:\/\/webnest.co.il\/<\/p>\n\n
                      Built with WordPress Media Library APIs, GD \/ Imagick, and modern PHP standards. Developed in Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n
                      Automatic<\/h4>\n\n
                        \n
                      1. Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/li>\n
                      2. Search for WBN Image Optimizer<\/li>\n
                      3. Click Install Now \u2192 Activate<\/li>\n
                      4. Open Image Optimizer from the admin menu<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
                        Manual<\/h4>\n\n
                          \n
                        1. Download the plugin ZIP<\/li>\n
                        2. Plugins \u2192 Add New \u2192 Upload Plugin<\/li>\n
                        3. Upload, install, and activate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                          \n
                          Is this plugin really free?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Yes. You get unlimited optimizations<\/strong> and unlimited scanner usage<\/strong>\u2014forever. No credit card, no registration.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Does it use an API or external servers?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          No. All optimization and scanning runs locally on your server. Your images never leave your site. The Pro license key is used only to unlock features and updates\u2014never for image processing.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Are my original images safe?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Yes. Every action creates an automatic backup before any change. You can restore any image with one click. Nothing is overwritten without a backup.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Will this break my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          No. Nothing is deleted or replaced without backup and your manual confirmation. The scanner shows you exactly what it found before you decide to delete anything.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Does it improve SEO?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Yes. Smaller images load faster, which improves Core Web Vitals and search rankings. Google rewards fast sites.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Does it work with WooCommerce?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Yes. Includes a WooCommerce-optimized preset (1200\u00d71600) that preserves zoom quality while reducing file size\u2014perfect for product galleries.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Will optimization slow down visitors?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          No. All processing happens in the admin area only. Visitors experience faster<\/strong> page loads because images are smaller.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          What image formats are supported?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          WebP and AVIF for best compression. WordPress automatically provides fallbacks (original JPG\/PNG) for older browsers\u2014no configuration needed.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n
                          2.2.0 \u2013 February 15, 2026<\/h4>\n\n
                            \n
                          • Fixed: Removed artificial quota limit per WordPress.org guidelines<\/li>\n
                          • Changed: Unlimited optimizations in Lite version (all processing is local)<\/li>\n
                          • Changed: Plugin display name to \"WBN Image Optimizer \u2013 SaaS-Grade Image Optimization\"<\/li>\n
                          • Fixed: Plugin URI updated to working URL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                            1.0.9 \u2013 February 8, 2026<\/h4>\n\n
                              \n
                            • New: Unified design with full-width layout<\/li>\n
                            • Added: Lite badge styling for clearer version identification<\/li>\n
                            • Improved: UI consistency across Dashboard, Optimize, and Scanner pages<\/li>\n
                            • Improved: Responsive layout (max-width 100% for better display)<\/li>\n
                            • Updated: Readme structure and FAQ formatting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                              2.1.8 \u2013 January 27, 2026<\/h4>\n\n
                                \n
                              • Fixed: Scanner button color aligned with WordPress admin UI<\/li>\n
                              • Fixed: Gallery layout now displays images in a responsive grid<\/li>\n
                              • Improved: Minimum gallery thumbnail width for better visibility<\/li>\n
                              • Improved: UI spacing and readability<\/li>\n
                              • Fixed: All interface text standardized to English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                                2.1.7 \u2013 January 27, 2026<\/h4>\n\n
                                  \n
                                • Added: Real-time progress bar with detailed statistics<\/li>\n
                                • Added: Tooltips for Quality, Output Format and Resize Mode<\/li>\n
                                • Improved: Visual feedback during optimization<\/li>\n
                                • Improved: Scanner logic for Gutenberg blocks, ACF fields and widgets<\/li>\n
                                • Fixed: Optimize button behavior<\/li>\n
                                • Fixed: Mixed-language UI issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                                  2.1.5 \u2013 January 27, 2026<\/h4>\n\n
                                    \n
                                  • Fixed: Critical optimization method visibility issue<\/li>\n
                                  • Added: Adaptive quality optimization<\/li>\n
                                  • Added: Advanced batch processing with retry logic<\/li>\n
                                  • Added: Pause \/ Resume support for bulk actions<\/li>\n
                                  • Improved: Backup and restore reliability<\/li>\n
                                  • Improved: Error handling and security validation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                                    2.1.4 \u2013 December 26, 2024<\/h4>\n\n
                                      \n
                                    • Fixed: Tag cleanup per WordPress.org requirements<\/li>\n
                                    • Improved: Readme structure and formatting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                                      2.1.3 \u2013 December 23, 2024<\/h4>\n\n
                                        \n
                                      • Fixed: Scanner AJAX handlers<\/li>\n
                                      • Fixed: Scanner UI rendering issues<\/li>\n
                                      • Improved: Error handling during scan and delete operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                                        2.1.2 \u2013 December 23, 2024<\/h4>\n\n
                                          \n
                                        • Changed: 100 lifetime optimizations instead of monthly quota<\/li>\n
                                        • Added: Unused Image Scanner to Lite version<\/li>\n
                                        • Improved: Quota management system<\/li>\n
                                        • Improved: Upgrade messaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                                          2.1.1 \u2013 December 15, 2024<\/h4>\n\n
                                            \n
                                          • Fixed: PHP syntax errors<\/li>\n
                                          • Fixed: AJAX nonce validation<\/li>\n
                                          • Improved: Admin dashboard stability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                                            2.1.0 \u2013 December 10, 2024<\/h4>\n\n
                                              \n
                                            • Added: WebP and AVIF conversion<\/li>\n
                                            • Added: Smart presets<\/li>\n
                                            • Added: Automatic backup system<\/li>\n
                                            • Added: Bulk optimization support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                                              2.0.0 \u2013 December 1, 2024<\/h4>\n\n
                                                \n
                                              • Complete system rewrite<\/li>\n
                                              • New SaaS-style architecture<\/li>\n
                                              • Improved performance and reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                                                1.0.0 \u2013 November 15, 2024<\/h4>\n\n
                                                  \n
                                                • Initial release<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Optimize images with WebP\/AVIF, resize & compress. Unlimited optimizations + unused scanner. All local\u2014zero risk.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vi.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/261156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vi.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vi.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vi.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=261156"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vi.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/atircohen"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vi.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=261156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vi.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=261156"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vi.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=261156"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vi.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=261156"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vi.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=261156"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vi.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=261156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}