{"id":303569,"date":"2026-06-13T16:05:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T16:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/imagi-boost\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T16:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T16:05:07","slug":"image-boost","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/image-boost\/","author":23355395,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"version":"1.1.0","stable_tag":"1.1.0","tested":"7.0","requires":"6.0","requires_php":"7.4","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"Imagi Boost","header_author":"EsLaM Hamed","header_description":"A powerful, zero-API local image compression & optimization plugin. Supports WebP, AVIF, WooCommerce, bulk optimization, and background processing.","assets_banners_color":"689e8b","last_updated":"2026-06-13 16:05:07","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"https:\/\/eslamdev.com\/plugins\/image-boost","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/eslamdev.com\/","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":42,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.1.0":{"tag":"1.1.0","author":"eh6142302","date":"2026-06-13 16:05:07"}},"upgrade_notice":{"1.0.0":"

Initial release. Install to start optimizing your images locally with zero API dependencies.<\/p>"},"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.jpg":{"filename":"icon-128x128.jpg","revision":3571183,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":"","width":128,"height":128},"icon-256x256.jpg":{"filename":"icon-256x256.jpg","revision":3571183,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":"","width":265,"height":265}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.jpg":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.jpg","revision":3571183,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1544,"height":500},"banner-772x250.jpg":{"filename":"banner-772x250.jpg","revision":3571183,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":"","width":720,"height":250}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.1.0"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.jpg":{"filename":"screenshot-1.jpg","revision":3571183,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1024,"height":1024},"screenshot-2.png":{"filename":"screenshot-2.png","revision":3571183,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1251,"height":1203},"screenshot-3.png":{"filename":"screenshot-3.png","revision":3571183,"resolution":"3","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1247,"height":386},"screenshot-4.png":{"filename":"screenshot-4.png","revision":3571183,"resolution":"4","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1246,"height":519}},"screenshots":{"1":"Dashboard<\/strong> \u2014 Beautiful overview showing optimization progress, space saved, and compression statistics.","2":"Settings<\/strong> \u2014 Configure compression level, WebP conversion, backup preferences, and image resizing options.","3":"Bulk Optimize<\/strong> \u2014 One-click batch processing with real-time progress tracking.","4":"Media Library<\/strong> \u2014 Per-image optimization status, savings percentage, and one-click restore directly in the upload list."}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[56174,29161,1513,247,15376],"plugin_category":[54],"plugin_contributors":[257885],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-303569","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-compress-images","plugin_tags-image-optimization","plugin_tags-pagespeed","plugin_tags-performance","plugin_tags-webp","plugin_category-security-and-spam-protection","plugin_contributors-eh6142302","plugin_committers-eh6142302"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/image-boost\/assets\/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3571183","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/image-boost\/assets\/banner-1544x500.jpg?rev=3571183","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/image-boost\/assets\/icon-128x128.jpg?rev=3571183","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/image-boost\/assets\/icon-256x256.jpg?rev=3571183","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/image-boost\/assets\/screenshot-1.jpg?rev=3571183","caption":"Dashboard<\/strong> \u2014 Beautiful overview showing optimization progress, space saved, and compression statistics."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/image-boost\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=3571183","caption":"Settings<\/strong> \u2014 Configure compression level, WebP conversion, backup preferences, and image resizing options."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/image-boost\/assets\/screenshot-3.png?rev=3571183","caption":"Bulk Optimize<\/strong> \u2014 One-click batch processing with real-time progress tracking."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/image-boost\/assets\/screenshot-4.png?rev=3571183","caption":"Media Library<\/strong> \u2014 Per-image optimization status, savings percentage, and one-click restore directly in the upload list."}],"raw_content":"\n

Image Boost<\/strong> is a free, powerful image optimization plugin that works 100% locally on your server. Unlike other optimization plugins, Image Boost requires no API keys<\/strong>, makes no external requests<\/strong>, and has no usage limits<\/strong>. Your images never leave your server.<\/p>\n\n

It uses your server's built-in Imagick<\/strong> or GD<\/strong> library to intelligently compress JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP images \u2014 reducing file sizes by up to 60% without visible quality loss.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\ude80 Why Image Boost?<\/h4>\n\n
    \n
  • 100% Local Processing<\/strong> \u2014 No API keys, no cloud uploads, no privacy concerns<\/li>\n
  • Zero Usage Limits<\/strong> \u2014 Optimize unlimited images, forever<\/li>\n
  • Smart Compression<\/strong> \u2014 Imperceptible quality loss with significant file size reduction<\/li>\n
  • WebP Delivery<\/strong> \u2014 Automatic <picture><\/code> tag output for modern browser support<\/li>\n
  • One-Click Bulk Optimize<\/strong> \u2014 Process your entire media library in minutes<\/li>\n
  • Full Backup System<\/strong> \u2014 Every original is safely backed up and can be restored instantly<\/li>\n
  • WooCommerce Ready<\/strong> \u2014 Works with product images, galleries, and all custom post types<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    \u26a1 How It Works<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    1. Upload an image normally to your Media Library.<\/li>\n
    2. Image Boost automatically compresses it in the background (if auto-optimize is enabled).<\/li>\n
    3. A WebP version is generated and served to supported browsers via smart <picture><\/code> tags.<\/li>\n
    4. View savings per image directly in the Media Library, or check the beautiful Dashboard for overall stats.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      \ud83c\udfaf Compression Levels<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Normal<\/strong> \u2014 Lossless metadata stripping. Zero quality loss. ~5-15% savings.<\/li>\n
      • Pro<\/strong> \u2014 Smart lossy compression with imperceptible quality loss. ~40-60% savings. (Recommended)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        \ud83d\udccb Full Feature List<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Two compression levels: Normal (Lossless) and Pro (Smart Lossy)<\/li>\n
        • Automatic WebP format conversion<\/li>\n
        • Smart <picture><\/code> tag delivery for WebP across all themes<\/li>\n
        • Server-side delivery config (Apache .htaccess \/ Nginx rules)<\/li>\n
        • Background optimization queue via WP-Cron<\/li>\n
        • Bulk Optimization with real-time progress bar<\/li>\n
        • Auto-optimize images on upload<\/li>\n
        • Full backup & one-click restore system<\/li>\n
        • Per-image optimization stats in the Media Library<\/li>\n
        • Image resizing (configurable max width)<\/li>\n
        • Metadata stripping with optional copyright preservation<\/li>\n
        • Native lazy loading injection<\/li>\n
        • Skip specific thumbnail sizes<\/li>\n
        • 30-Day Analytics Dashboard with savings chart<\/li>\n
        • WooCommerce & Custom Post Type support<\/li>\n
        • Multisite compatible<\/li>\n
        • Clean uninstall with optional data removal<\/li>\n
        • Beautiful, modern admin dashboard with dark theme<\/li>\n
        • Comprehensive documentation page built-in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n

          Automatic Installation<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          1. Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong> in your WordPress admin.<\/li>\n
          2. Search for \"Image Boost\".<\/li>\n
          3. Click Install Now<\/strong>, then Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

            Manual Installation<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            1. Download the plugin ZIP file.<\/li>\n
            2. Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New \u2192 Upload Plugin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            3. Upload the ZIP file and click Install Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            4. Activate the plugin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

              After Activation<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              1. Navigate to Image Boost \u2192 Dashboard<\/strong> to see your media library overview.<\/li>\n
              2. Go to Image Boost \u2192 Settings<\/strong> to configure compression level, WebP conversion, and backup preferences.<\/li>\n
              3. Use Image Boost \u2192 Bulk Optimize<\/strong> to compress all existing images at once.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                \n

                Does it work entirely locally?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                Yes. Image Boost processes everything on your own server using Imagick or GD. No external API calls are made, and your images never leave your server.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                Does it require an API key?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                No. Image Boost is completely self-contained with zero external dependencies.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                Are original images safe?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                Yes! Originals are safely backed up in \/wp-content\/uploads\/imgboost-backups\/<\/code> and can be restored with a single click from the Media Library. Backups are protected from direct web access.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                What image formats are supported?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP images can be optimized. WebP versions are automatically generated for JPEG, PNG, and GIF originals.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                Does it work with WooCommerce?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                Yes, all WooCommerce product images, gallery images, and thumbnails are fully supported.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                Will it slow down my site during optimization?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                No. Bulk optimization processes one image at a time with built-in CPU throttling and memory management. Your site remains responsive throughout.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                What happens if I deactivate the plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                Your optimized images remain optimized. Backups are preserved. No data is deleted on deactivation. If you uninstall (delete) the plugin, you can optionally remove all plugin data via the Settings page.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                Does it work on shared hosting?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                Yes. Image Boost includes memory pre-flight checks, Imagick resource limits, and single-threaded processing to work safely on shared hosting environments.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                Can I exclude certain image sizes from optimization?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                Yes. The Settings page allows you to select which WordPress image sizes to skip during optimization.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

                1.1.0 \u2014 2026-06-09<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Removed all Pro\/trialware restrictions \u2014 all code in plugin is now fully free<\/li>\n
                • Pro features (Ultra, AVIF, Keep Copyright EXIF, Skip Thumbnail Sizes) moved to separate Pro plugin \u2014 display-only rows remain as upsell links<\/li>\n
                • Removed all \"Pro\" UI restrictions to comply with WordPress.org guidelines<\/li>\n
                • Updated Chart.js to v4.5.1<\/li>\n
                • Removed unnecessary load_plugin_textdomain() call (WordPress 4.6+ handles this automatically)<\/li>\n
                • Fixed inline in Media Library \u2014 now uses wp_add_inline_style() correctly<\/li>\n
                • Updated \"Tested up to\" to WordPress 7.0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  1.0.0 \u2014 2026-04-19<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • Initial release<\/li>\n
                  • Two compression levels: Normal (lossless) and Pro (smart lossy)<\/li>\n
                  • Automatic WebP conversion and <picture><\/code> tag delivery<\/li>\n
                  • Bulk optimization with real-time progress bar<\/li>\n
                  • Auto-optimize images on upload via WP-Cron<\/li>\n
                  • Full backup and one-click restore system<\/li>\n
                  • Media Library integration with per-image stats<\/li>\n
                  • Image resizing with configurable max width<\/li>\n
                  • Metadata stripping with copyright preservation option<\/li>\n
                  • Native lazy loading injection<\/li>\n
                  • WooCommerce and Custom Post Type support<\/li>\n
                  • Multisite compatibility<\/li>\n
                  • Clean uninstall with optional data removal<\/li>\n
                  • Modern admin dashboard with dark theme<\/li>\n
                  • Built-in documentation page<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Compress and optimize your WordPress images locally \u2014 no API keys, no limits. Supports WebP, bulk optimization, and auto-optimize on upload.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/303569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=303569"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/eh6142302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=303569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=303569"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=303569"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=303569"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=303569"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=303569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}