Compressify

Description

Compressify helps speed up WordPress sites by optimizing images on upload, bulk compressing media library files, and converting supported images to WebP. It works locally with WordPress image editors, so you can reduce image size and improve performance without relying on external compression services.

Features

  • Automatic compression during upload.
  • Bulk compression for existing media library images.
  • Standard vs. High Compression preset.
  • Optional WebP conversion for supported uploads.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
  3. Visit the Compressify menu in the WordPress admin to configure settings.

FAQ

Does Compressify use external services?

No. All compression happens locally using WordPress image editors.

Does it support WebP?

Yes. Enable WebP conversion in the Optimization section.

Will it change file names?

If WebP conversion is enabled, the main image file is saved as .webp and attachment metadata is updated.

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Contributors & Developers

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Changelog

1.0.6

  • Updated the plugin description and search-facing metadata for clearer WordPress.org listing copy.

1.0.5

  • Fixed the WordPress.org release package so the main bootstrap file and admin screen file names are consistent.
  • Added compatibility loaders for legacy bootstrap and admin screen filenames to prevent activation fatals from packaging mismatches.

1.0.4

  • Fixed file permissions on compressed images to ensure proper public access.
  • Added permission handling for WebP converted files and compressed image replacements.

1.0.3

  • Cleaned up the one-time legacy database migration logic used during upgrade.
  • Refreshed the release package after the WordPress.org review fixes.

1.0.2

  • Renamed the main plugin bootstrap file to compressify.php to match the plugin slug.
  • Replaced generic internal identifiers with unique nxtapps_compressify_ and NXTAPPS_COMPRESSIFY_ names.
  • Added migration for legacy option and table names used by earlier development builds.

1.0.1

  • Removed unused legacy Modernizr assets from the plugin package.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.