Plugin Support
Milos
(@miloss84)
Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your feedback — we truly appreciate it!
You’re right that the original images remain on the server after optimization. This is normal behavior since the plugin creates backups of your images. Keeping the originals ensures you have the flexibility to revert or regenerate optimized versions if needed, without risking data loss.
However, if you’d like, you can always download the original images for safekeeping and choose not to save backups in the plugin settings. Please note that disabling backups comes with its own risks — once removed, the original images cannot be recovered via the plugin. It’s fully up to you to decide what works best for your workflow.
The Image Optimizer is designed to generate lighter, web-optimized images served on the front end to improve loading times and site performance. The goal is to balance optimization with safety and flexibility for our users.
We’re also exploring better file management options for future updates, including advanced control over backups and storage.
If you have suggestions or specific needs, we’d love to hear them — your input really helps us shape the product!
Thank you again for your honest feedback.
