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| 1 | -=== Image optimization & Lazy Load by Optimole === | |
| 1 | +=== Optimole – Optimize Images | Convert WebP & AVIF | CDN & Lazy Load | Image Optimization === | |
| 2 | 2 | Contributors: optimole |
| 3 | -Tags: image optimization, convert webp, responsive images, lazy load, images, optimization, performance, photos, free cdn | |
| 4 | -Requires at least: 4.7 | |
| 5 | -Tested up to: 5.8 | |
| 6 | -Requires PHP: 5.4 | |
| 3 | +Tags: image optimization, optimize images, compress images, webp, avif | |
| 4 | +Requires at least: 5.5 | |
| 5 | +Tested up to: 7.1 | |
| 6 | +Requires PHP: 7.4 | |
| 7 | +Stable tag: 4.2.14 | |
| 7 | 8 | License: GPLv3 |
| 8 | 9 | License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html |
| 9 | 10 | |
| 10 | -Automatically compress, optimize and serve scaled images along with next-gen WebP all from CloudFront CDN. Lazy load included ⚡ | |
| 11 | +Automatically optimize images with bulk compression, lazy loading, WebP/AVIF conversion & CloudFront image CDN. Boost Core Web Vitals & conversions. | |
| 11 | 12 | |
| 12 | 13 | == Description == |
| 13 | 14 | |
| 14 | -> **What makes Optimole so special?** | |
| 15 | -> | |
| 16 | -> * Smaller images. Same quality | |
| 17 | -> * Fully automated; [set and forget](https://docs.optimole.com/article/1173-how-to-get-started-with-optimole-in-just-3-steps) | |
| 18 | -> * Supports all image types | |
| 19 | -> * Supports both Retina and WebP images | |
| 20 | -> * Cloud image library support | |
| 21 | -> * Serves images from a global CDN for free | |
| 22 | -> * Optimizes based on the visitor's actual device (no more guesswork and width estimations) | |
| 23 | -> * Full support for page builders like Elementor | |
| 24 | -> * Lazy load without jQuery (better) | |
| 25 | -> * Fully functional free version (we have paid plans as well) | |
| 26 | -> | |
| 15 | +Optimole is the complete image optimization powerhouse that helps you compress images automatically, resize them, and deliver your images via lightning-fast CDN from 450+ locations. From product images to portfolio photos, Optimole handles it all. With WebP and AVIF conversion, intelligent lazy loading, and ML-powered optimization, Optimole dramatically improves page speed, Core Web Vitals, and SEO rankings—all with zero configuration required. Say goodbye to slow-loading images and hello to a faster website that visitors and search engines will love. | |
| 27 | 16 | |
| 28 | -Optimole is the all-in-one solution to all of your image optimization needs. With full automation and a range of evolutionary features, Optimole makes it easy to clean up your heavy images and bloaty pages. | |
| 17 | +### ⚡ Quick Links | |
| 29 | 18 | |
| 30 | -Optimole [optimizes](https://www.codeinwp.com/blog/how-to-optimize-images/) your images in real-time with a cloud-based system to [speed up your website](https://optimole.com/website-speed-optimization-and-how-to-speed-up-wordpress/) and deliver high-quality images perfectly sized for every device. With a one-click setup and minimal footprint, you can start improving your site in minutes. | |
| 19 | +- [Test Your Site](https://optimole.com/test-drive/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=optimole) - See how much faster we can make your site | |
| 20 | +- [Documentation](https://docs.optimole.com/) - Learn how to use all features | |
| 21 | +- [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/optimole-wp/) - Get help from our team | |
| 22 | +- [How to Speed Up WordPress](https://optimole.com/how-to-speed-up-wordpress/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=optimole) - Essential optimization tips | |
| 23 | +- [Go Pro](https://optimole.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=optimole) - Upgrade for more monthly visits | |
| 31 | 24 | |
| 32 | -You'll be free to concentrate on other aspects of your site with Optimole's set and forget image optimization. | |
| 25 | +### 🚀 Summary of What Optimole Does | |
| 33 | 26 | |
| 34 | -So, if you have been looking for one plugin that provides lazy loading with a CDN and perfectly sized images, then Optimole is perfect for you. | |
| 27 | +- **Compress images without quality loss** - ML-powered technology preserves details | |
| 28 | +- **Global AWS CloudFront CDN** - 450+ locations for instant loading | |
| 29 | +- **WebP & AVIF conversion** - Up to 80% smaller file sizes | |
| 30 | +- **[PRO] Complete image offloading** - Store images in the cloud and free up server space with one-click restoration | |
| 31 | +- **jQuery-free lazy loading** - Improves Core Web Vitals | |
| 32 | +- **Adaptive image sizing** - Perfect fit for every device | |
| 33 | +- **Cloud media library** - Manage assets across multiple sites | |
| 34 | +- **Support for all file types** - Images, video, audio, documents | |
| 35 | +- **Automatic watermarking** - Protect your visual content | |
| 36 | +- **Zero configuration needed** - Install and forget | |
| 37 | +- **Free plan with all features** - For sites with up to 2000 [visits](https://docs.optimole.com/article/1134-how-optimole-counts-the-number-of-visitors)/month | |
| 35 | 38 | |
| 39 | +### Why Choose Optimole Over Other Image Optimization Plugins? | |
| 36 | 40 | |
| 37 | -**How does it do all these great things?** | |
| 38 | -Optimole's format based optimization is handled in the cloud on a case-by-case basis. Once you have the plugin installed, Optimole will replace all of your image URLs with cloud-based URLs. We don't replace any images on your website, we compress images on the fly. | |
| 39 | -When the image is requested, Optimole will apply the specific transformations required by the device and deliver it to your visitors. This means every image is perfectly sized for every device. The final result will be cached for a month to ensure ongoing fast delivery and more site speed. | |
| 41 | +- **Truly Automated Optimization** – Install once and let our cloud-based system handle everything | |
| 42 | +- **Compress images in bulk** - Process your entire media library with one click | |
| 43 | +- **Smaller Images, Same Visual Quality** – Advanced ML-powered compression preserves image details | |
| 44 | +- **Perfect Size for Every Device** – Images dynamically resized for each visitor's exact screen dimensions | |
| 45 | +- **Lightning-Fast Global CDN** – Free delivery from 450+ locations worldwide for instant loading | |
| 46 | +- **Automatic Next-Gen Formats** – WebP and AVIF conversion reduces file size by up to 80% | |
| 47 | +- **Zero Server Resource Usage** – All processing happens in our cloud, keeping your hosting resources free | |
| 48 | +- **WooCommerce Performance Boost** – Optimized product galleries load faster, increasing conversions | |
| 49 | +- **Eliminate Content Shifting** – Perfect placeholder dimensions prevent Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) | |
| 50 | +- **Significant Core Web Vitals** Improvement – Lower Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) scores | |
| 51 | +- **Complete Media Management** – Cloud library with Digital Asset Management features | |
| 40 | 52 | |
| 41 | -**How many images can be optimized?** | |
| 42 | -With the basic plan, you will be able to optimize unmetered number of images for up to 5k monthly [visits](https://docs.optimole.com/article/1134-how-optimole-counts-the-number-of-visitors). All delivered from more than 200+ locations around the globe. | |
| 43 | -Better yet. The free version is fully functional and includes all of the following great features: | |
| 53 | +https://youtu.be/siCm0fhNes0 | |
| 44 | 54 | |
| 45 | -**Format Based Optimization** | |
| 46 | -Our cloud-based transformation process means we can optimize images based on the format as well as serve images in next-gen formats. If your visitor is using a WebP capable browser, then Optimole will convert to WebP the image and send it to their device. | |
| 55 | +### What’s the Magic Behind Optimole’s Image Optimization? | |
| 47 | 56 | |
| 48 | -**Cloud Library support** | |
| 49 | -Offload your website images directly to Optimole Cloud and save storage space on your server. Cross share images between your all your websites connected to Optimole. | |
| 57 | +Optimole handles image optimization seamlessly in the cloud—tailored to each visitor in real time. Once installed, it automatically replaces your image URLs with cloud-based ones, without altering the original files on your server. | |
| 50 | 58 | |
| 51 | -**Image Optimization** | |
| 52 | -Our algorithms crunch the numbers to provide the best lossy or lossless optimization for the best-looking image at the smallest size. | |
| 59 | +When someone visits your site, Optimole instantly **detects their device type, screen size, browser, and connection speed**. Based on this data, it delivers the **ideal version** of each image—perfectly resized, compressed, and converted into the most efficient format their browser supports. | |
| 53 | 60 | |
| 54 | -**Exact Used Size** | |
| 55 | -Optimole will use just one image and resize it delivering a responsive image to fit perfectly on your visitors' devices. No more awkward guesses at potential screen widths. Serve scaled images instantly. | |
| 61 | +### How Many Images Can Be Optimized? (Unlimited) | |
| 56 | 62 | |
| 57 | -**Retina Support** | |
| 58 | -Optimole can detect Retina screens and deliver an image with the perfect Digital Pixel Ratio (DPR). | |
| 63 | +We offer an unlimited number of image optimizations in both Free and Pro plans, you will be able to optimize an unlimited number of images for up to 2000 [monthly visits](https://docs.optimole.com/article/1134-how-optimole-counts-the-number-of-visitors). All are delivered from more than **450+ locations** around the globe. | |
| 59 | 64 | |
| 60 | -**Smart Cropping** | |
| 61 | -If you'd like to keep the most interesting part of an image; then you can enable smart cropping to help keep the image well sized without losing focus. | |
| 65 | +### Features That Make Optimole The Ultimate Image Solution: | |
| 62 | 66 | |
| 63 | -**No Content Shifting** | |
| 64 | -The lazy load option defer offscreen images and is perfectly sized for the container to provide a seamless viewing experience without any content shifting. | |
| 67 | +#### 🔄 Seamless Bulk Optimization | |
| 65 | 68 | |
| 66 | -**Watermarks** | |
| 67 | -Who has time for adding watermarks? Optimole will do the hard work for you. Just set it up and pick your preferred location and Optimole will add the watermark to all of your future images. | |
| 69 | +Optimize your entire media library with a single click. Optimole processes your images in the background, so you don't need to keep your browser open during optimization. Perfect for existing websites with large image collections. | |
| 68 | 70 | |
| 69 | -**Downgrade Quality For Slower Connections** | |
| 70 | -Optimole provides an option to downgrade the image quality when it detects a slower network. Efficiently encode images by making up to 40% smaller with this neat feature to help visitors in a bottleneck. | |
| 71 | +#### 🚀 One-Click Image Offloading [PRO] | |
| 71 | 72 | |
| 72 | -**Compatibility** | |
| 73 | -Optimole loves page builders and has unique tweaks to solve image replacements. It also has full compatibility with the new block editor in WordPress 5.0 | |
| 73 | +Free up valuable server space by offloading your entire media library to Optimole's secure cloud storage. All your images are safely stored and delivered from our optimized CDN, reducing your hosting costs and server load. Need your images back on your server? Our seamless one-click restoration process makes it easy to transfer everything back whenever you want, giving you complete flexibility and control over your media assets. | |
| 74 | 74 | |
| 75 | -**CDN** | |
| 76 | -Optimole provides free access to a AWS CloudFront CDN with edge locations in more than 200 cities around the globe. | |
| 75 | +#### 🌎 CDN | |
| 77 | 76 | |
| 78 | -**What About Security?** | |
| 79 | -The stripped EXGIF data is not stored on our service. Optimole likes to work behind the scenes, and won't interact with your site's visitors. No data is collected but you can check the [Terms of Service](https://optimole.com/terms/) | |
| 77 | +Optimole provides free access to an AWS CloudFront CDN with edge locations in more than 450+ cities around the globe. | |
| 80 | 78 | |
| 81 | -**Smooth And Clean** | |
| 82 | -Optimole can be installed in a few clicks and then left in the back-end to do its job. Not happy with it? Optimole has a clean uninstall and your site will be just as before Optimole was installed. | |
| 79 | +#### 🖼️ ML-Powered Smart Compression | |
| 83 | 80 | |
| 84 | -**Go Pro** | |
| 85 | -Premium users will be able to optimize images for more than 25k monthly active users. Images in the Premium plan are served from AWS Cloudfront with over 200 locations all over the world. | |
| 81 | +Our machine learning algorithms analyze each image to determine the optimal compression level that balances quality and file size. Unlike basic compression tools, Optimole's smart compression adapts to image content, preserving important details while aggressively compressing areas where quality loss won't be noticeable. Making it easy to compress images without sacrificing quality. | |
| 86 | 82 | |
| 87 | -== Screenshots == | |
| 83 | +#### 🔄 Intelligent Format-Based Optimization | |
| 88 | 84 | |
| 89 | -1. Welcome screen | |
| 90 | -2. Connect screen | |
| 91 | -3. Plugin dashboard | |
| 92 | -4. Plugin settings | |
| 85 | +Our advanced cloud-based transformation process optimizes images based on format and serves them in next-gen formats automatically. If your visitor's browser supports WebP or AVIF, Optimole instantly converts and delivers these formats, reducing file size by up to 80% compared to traditional JPEG and PNG, while maintaining visual quality. | |
| 93 | 86 | |
| 94 | -== Changelog == | |
| 87 | +#### 💾 Advanced Digital Asset Management (DAM) | |
| 95 | 88 | |
| 96 | -##### [Version 3.1.2](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v3.1.1...v3.1.2) (2021-08-04) | |
| 89 | +Take complete control of your media with our built-in DAM system. Store images in the Optimole Cloud to save server space and easily share assets between multiple websites. Our seamless integration with Elementor Builder and WordPress core editor means you can access your optimized cloud images directly from your familiar editing interfaces. | |
| 97 | 90 | |
| 98 | -* Adds a filter to force replacements as optml_force_replacement | |
| 99 | -* Fix content path being root directory | |
| 91 | +#### 📏 Exact Responsive Sizing | |
| 100 | 92 | |
| 93 | +Optimole delivers just one image perfectly sized for each visitor's exact device dimensions - no more generating multiple image sizes or guessing at breakpoints. This means mobile users don't download desktop-sized images, and desktop users get appropriately high-resolution versions. | |
| 101 | 94 | |
| 95 | +#### 📱 Retina & High-DPR Display Support | |
| 102 | 96 | |
| 97 | +Automatically detect high-resolution displays like Retina screens and deliver images with the perfect Device Pixel Ratio (DPR). Your images will look crisp and sharp on the latest devices without unnecessarily large file sizes on standard displays. | |
| 103 | 98 | |
| 104 | -##### [Version 3.1.1](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v3.1.0...v3.1.1) (2021-05-31) | |
| 99 | +#### ⚡ No Content Shifting with Advanced Lazy Loading | |
| 105 | 100 | |
| 106 | -* Adds option to setup API key via wp-config variables fix [#314](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/issues/314) as OPTIML_API_KEY | |
| 107 | -* Fix lazyload on video tag working improperly [#368](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/issues/368) | |
| 108 | -* Adds filter for Optimole processed URLs as optml_processed_url | |
| 109 | -* Fix error message when a user is already registered with the same email | |
| 101 | +Our lightweight lazy loading defers offscreen images for faster initial page loads without any content shifting. Optimole's implementation doesn't rely on heavy jQuery dependencies, making it faster than other lazy loading solutions while being more compatible with modern themes. | |
| 110 | 102 | |
| 103 | +#### 🔍 AI-Powered Smart Cropping | |
| 111 | 104 | |
| 105 | +Maintain focus on the important elements in your images with our intelligent cropping system. Whether it's faces in portraits, products in e-commerce shots, or key elements in landscapes, smart cropping ensures proper sizing without losing the subject's focus. This is especially valuable for responsive designs where image dimensions change dramatically. | |
| 112 | 106 | |
| 107 | +#### 💧 Customizable Watermarking | |
| 113 | 108 | |
| 114 | -#### [Version 3.1.0](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v3.0.1...v3.1.0) (2021-05-13) | |
| 109 | +Protect your images with automatic watermarking. Configure your watermark once, select positioning and opacity, and Optimole will apply it to all future uploads automatically. Perfect for photographers, artists, and content creators who need to protect their work. | |
| 115 | 110 | |
| 116 | -* Adds support for multiple custom domains | |
| 117 | -* Adds option to skip first X images from lazyloading | |
| 118 | -* Adds support for async decoding for image tags | |
| 119 | -* Adds support for video lazyload | |
| 120 | -* Improve media offloading and rollback mechanism | |
| 121 | -* Adds support for the new watermark feature | |
| 111 | +#### 🖼️ Multiple File Type Support | |
| 122 | 112 | |
| 113 | +Optimole goes beyond just images. Our cloud dashboard supports uploading and managing a wide variety of file types, including videos, audio files, PDFs, documents, and more. This makes Optimole a comprehensive media management solution, not just an image optimizer. Store all your media assets in one place, organize them efficiently, and access them across all your websites with our cloud library system. | |
| 123 | 114 | |
| 115 | +#### 🌈 Enhanced User Experience Features | |
| 124 | 116 | |
| 117 | +- **Custom Lazy Load Placeholders** - Add brand-matching colors to your lazy-loading placeholders | |
| 118 | +- **Adaptive Quality** - Automatically adjust image quality for visitors on slower connections | |
| 119 | +- **Background Optimization** - Process images without keeping browser tabs open | |
| 120 | +- **Zero Content Shifting** - Prevent layout shifts with perfectly sized placeholders | |
| 125 | 121 | |
| 126 | -##### [Version 3.0.1](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v3.0.0...v3.0.1) (2021-03-16) | |
| 122 | +### Real-World Use Cases Where Optimole Shines | |
| 127 | 123 | |
| 128 | -* improve behavior on browsers that don't support javascript, causing issues with some 3rd party plugins. | |
| 129 | -* server lazyload script from the same domain avoiding extra DNS checks and improving loading | |
| 124 | +#### 🛍️ E-commerce Success Story | |
| 130 | 125 | |
| 126 | +**Challenge** | |
| 127 | +An online store owner with thousands of product photos was experiencing slow loading times—especially on mobile—leading to high bounce rates and abandoned carts. | |
| 131 | 128 | |
| 129 | +**Solution** | |
| 130 | +After installing **Optimole**, product photos were automatically compressed and served in **WebP** format from the global **CDN**. Mobile shoppers now see perfectly sized images for their devices. | |
| 132 | 131 | |
| 132 | +**Results** | |
| 133 | +- Significantly reduced page load times | |
| 134 | +- Improved mobile conversions | |
| 135 | +- Better Google Core Web Vitals scores | |
| 136 | +- Faster checkout completion and fewer abandoned carts | |
| 133 | 137 | |
| 134 | -#### [Version 3.0.0](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v2.5.7...v3.0.0) (2021-02-23) | |
| 138 | +--- | |
| 135 | 139 | |
| 136 | -### Features | |
| 137 | -- Adds option to offload images to Optimole Cloud, saving space on your server storage. | |
| 138 | -- Adds Optimole Cloud integration directly in the Media library, allowing you to cross-share images from all the connected sites. | |
| 139 | -### Fixes | |
| 140 | -- Improve compatibility with Background images lazyload for Elementor | |
| 140 | +#### 📸 Photography Portfolio Transformation | |
| 141 | 141 | |
| 142 | +**Challenge** | |
| 143 | +A professional photographer needed to showcase a high-resolution portfolio online without sacrificing photos quality or website performance. | |
| 142 | 144 | |
| 145 | +**Solution** | |
| 146 | +**Optimole’s** lossless compression preserved the fine details in their work while substantially reducing file sizes. The built-in watermarking protected the images, and adaptive sizing ensured visitors on all devices could appreciate the work. | |
| 143 | 147 | |
| 148 | +**Results** | |
| 149 | +- Noticeably faster portfolio page loading | |
| 150 | +- Maintained premium photo quality | |
| 151 | +- Prevented unauthorized use with watermarking | |
| 152 | +- Freed up server space via cloud storage | |
| 144 | 153 | |
| 145 | -##### [Version 2.5.7](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v2.5.6...v2.5.7) (2020-12-17) | |
| 154 | +--- | |
| 146 | 155 | |
| 147 | -#### Fixes | |
| 148 | -* Adds iframe style for lazyloading only when the iframe is used on the current page | |
| 149 | -* Improve lazyload CLS web vital | |
| 150 | -* Adds compatibility with Smart Search for Woocommerce | |
| 156 | +#### 🌍 Travel Blog Acceleration | |
| 151 | 157 | |
| 152 | -#### Features | |
| 153 | -* Adds option to set the plugin settings via [wp-config](https://docs.optimole.com/article/1316-setting-plugin-options-via-wp-config)constants | |
| 154 | -* Adds more option to set plugin settings via [wp cli](https://docs.optimole.com/article/1202-plugin-cli-commands) | |
| 158 | +**Challenge** | |
| 159 | +A travel blog featured beautiful destination photography, but large images were causing slow loading and high bounce rates—especially for readers in remote locations. | |
| 155 | 160 | |
| 161 | +**🛠Solution** | |
| 162 | +**Optimole’s** smart compression, **WebP** conversion, and global **CDN** drastically reduced image loading times. The AI-powered smart cropping kept the focus on key elements, regardless of screen size. | |
| 156 | 163 | |
| 157 | -[See all versions.](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/releases) | |
| 164 | +**Results** | |
| 165 | +- Faster loading for readers, even in low-bandwidth areas | |
| 166 | +- Increased reader engagement | |
| 167 | +- More pages viewed per session | |
| 168 | +- Boost in advertising revenue through longer time-on-site | |
| 169 | + | |
| 170 | +--- | |
| 171 | + | |
| 172 | +#### 📰 Multi-Author News Site Optimization | |
| 173 | + | |
| 174 | +**Challenge** | |
| 175 | +A news website with dozens of authors struggled with inconsistent image sizes and formats, causing layout shifts and performance issues. | |
| 176 | + | |
| 177 | +**Solution** | |
| 178 | +**Optimole** automatically standardized all uploaded images—fixing dimensions, optimizing compression, and ensuring consistent quality sitewide, regardless of who uploaded the content. | |
| 179 | + | |
| 180 | +**Results** | |
| 181 | +- Layout shifts from images were virtually eliminated | |
| 182 | +- Bandwidth usage significantly reduced | |
| 183 | +- Core Web Vitals scores improved | |
| 184 | +- Editors saved time with no need to manually resize or compress images | |
| 185 | + | |
| 186 | +### Comprehensive Compatibility & Security | |
| 187 | + | |
| 188 | +Optimole works seamlessly with: | |
| 189 | + | |
| 190 | +- Supports all major page builders: Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, WPBakery, Otter Blocks, Gutenberg, and more | |
| 191 | +- Compatible with popular WordPress themes: Neve, Hestia, Astra, GeneratePress, Kadence, and others | |
| 192 | +- Built for e-commerce: Seamless integration with WooCommerce to optimize product photos and galleries | |
| 193 | +- Works flawlessly with caching plugins: Super Page Cache, WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache, and more | |
| 194 | + | |
| 195 | +Your security is our top priority - we don't store stripped EXIF data on our service. Optimole works behind the scenes and won't interact with your site's visitors or collect their data. Our privacy-first approach means we only process what's needed for optimization. [Terms of Service](https://optimole.com/terms/) | |
| 196 | + | |
| 197 | +### Clean Installation & Complete Reversibility | |
| 198 | + | |
| 199 | +Optimole installs in seconds with a user-friendly onboarding flow and one-click preset configurations tailored for optimal results. Once set up, it quietly runs in the background—continuously optimizing your images without any extra work from your side. | |
| 200 | + | |
| 201 | +Changed your mind? No problem. Optimole offers a clean uninstall process that restores your site to its original state—no leftover code, no clutter in your database. | |
| 202 | + | |
| 203 | +### Ready to Scale? Go Pro | |
| 204 | + | |
| 205 | +Premium plans start from support for 40,000 monthly visits and scale up to 3 million visits. Need even more? We’re happy to help with custom plans tailored to your needs. | |
| 206 | + | |
| 207 | +All images are delivered via AWS CloudFront, using a global network of 450+ edge locations for lightning-fast load times, anywhere in the world. | |
| 208 | + | |
| 209 | +Pro is ideal for photographers, agencies, and businesses managing large volumes of photos online. As a Pro user, you’ll get priority support and the option to use a custom CNAME—so your image URLs reflect your brand while being served at top speed. [Get Optimole Pro](https://optimole.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=optimole). | |
| 210 | + | |
| 211 | +### What Our Users Say About Optimole | |
| 212 | + | |
| 213 | +**Made a 50% speed difference** | |
| 214 | + | |
| 215 | +This is a brilliant plugin that I used to replace Nitro, which unaccountably lowered my loading speed massively after a site restore. It does the job and plays nicely with other plugins so far as I can tell. | |
| 216 | + | |
| 217 | +🧑💻 JS Wilkins, Website Owner | |
| 218 | + | |
| 219 | +**Better Than Any Other Image Plugin** | |
| 220 | + | |
| 221 | +Increased my site speed as any other image plugin did not in the past! Performance for mobile reached 94 in (Lighthouse) without tuning anything else in my site. | |
| 222 | + | |
| 223 | +🧑💻 Domingosanna, Website Owner | |
| 224 | + | |
| 225 | +**Great Performance, Support & Savings** | |
| 226 | + | |
| 227 | +Beautiful product. Works great. Nice design. Excellent customer support. Saving a ton on hosting costs by going this route. happy happy joy joy. | |
| 228 | + | |
| 229 | +🧑💻 Alex Williams, Business Owner | |
| 230 | + | |
| 231 | +### Support | |
| 232 | + | |
| 233 | +We're here to help. Feel free to open a new thread on the [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/optimole-wp/). | |
| 234 | + | |
| 235 | +### Documentation | |
| 236 | + | |
| 237 | +Discover how to make the most of Optimole with our detailed and user-friendly [documentation](https://docs.optimole.com/). | |
| 238 | + | |
| 239 | +== Screenshots == | |
| 240 | + | |
| 241 | +1. Dashboard Overview | |
| 242 | +2. Get 20K extra free visits by enabling the Optimole badge | |
| 243 | +3. Compression Mode: Adjust for speed, quality, or custom settings | |
| 244 | +4. Resize Settings: Limit image size and enable smart cropping | |
| 245 | +5. Image Exclusions: Filters to skip optimization & lazy loading | |
| 246 | +6. Image Protection: Add branded watermarks to your images | |
| 247 | +7. Lazy Loading: Load images only when visible | |
| 248 | + | |
| 249 | +== Changelog == | |
| 250 | + | |
| 251 | +##### [Version 4.2.14](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/compare/v4.2.13...v4.2.14) (2026-09-21) | |
| 252 | + | |
| 253 | +- Fixed AJAX requests that use an array action value. | |
| 254 | +- Fixed compatibility with FacetWP, Groovy Menu, and other plugins that use output buffering, which broke filtering and menus since 4.2.12. | |
| 255 | +- Updated dependencies | |
| 256 | + | |
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| 258 | + | |
| 259 | + | |
| 260 | +[See changelog for all versions](https://github.com/Codeinwp/optimole-wp/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md). | |
| 261 | + | |
| 262 | + | |
| 158 | 263 | == Installation == |
| 159 | -The following are the steps to install the OptiMole plugin | |
| 264 | +The following are the steps to install the Optimole plugin | |
| 160 | 265 | |
| 161 | -1. In your WordPress Administration Panels, click on Add New option under Plugins from the menu. | |
| 266 | +1. In your WordPress Dashboard, click on Add New option under Plugins from the menu. | |
| 162 | 267 | Click on upload at the top. |
| 163 | -2. Browse the location and select the OptiMole Plugin and click install now. | |
| 164 | -3. Go to Media -> OptiMole and follow in the instructions on how to enable the service. | |
| 268 | +2. Browse the location, select the Optimole plugin and click "Install now". | |
| 269 | +3. Go to Media -> Optimole and follow in the instructions on how to enable the service. | |
| 165 | 270 | |
| 166 | 271 | == Frequently Asked Questions == |
| 167 | 272 | |
| 168 | 273 | = How many images I can optimize with each plan? = |
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| 174 | 279 | Once you exceed these, we will contact you and kindly ask to upgrade to the plan that fits you best. |
| 175 | 280 | |
| 176 | 281 | = What Content Delivery Network (CDN) do you use? = |
| 177 | 282 | |
| 178 | -For both FREE and Paid plans we use AWS CloudFront CDN with more than 200 locations around the globe. | |
| 283 | +For both FREE and Paid plans we use AWS CloudFront CDN with more than 450 locations around the globe. | |
| 179 | 284 | |
| 180 | 285 | = I'm already using a CDN, can I use that instead of yours ? = |
| 181 | 286 | |
| 182 | -Short answer, YES. We can help you integrate your default CDN but it will require some additional work from our side and is available to Enterprise plans. | |
| 287 | +Short answer, YES. You will only need to whitelist the domain of your existing CDN for Optimole to pick images stored there. | |
| 183 | 288 | |
| 184 | -= I'm already using an image optimization plugin, why should I switch to OptiMole? = | |
| 289 | += I'm already using an image optimization plugin, why should I switch to Optimole? = | |
| 185 | 290 | |
| 186 | -You don’t need to change your existing optimization plugin, image optimization is just a small part of what we do, if you are happy with ShortPixel for e.g, feel free to continue to use it, OptiMole would then take care only of serving your image at the RIGHT size, advanced cropping and smart lazy-loading. | |
| 291 | +You don’t need to change your existing optimization plugin, image optimization is just a small part of what we do, if you are happy with ShortPixel for e.g, feel free to continue to use it, Optimole would then take care only of serving your image at the RIGHT size, advanced cropping and smart lazy-loading. | |
| 187 | 292 | |
| 188 | -= Does Optimole handle images from Ajax content ? = | |
| 293 | += Does Optimole handle images from Ajax content ? = | |
| 189 | 294 | |
| 190 | 295 | Yes, we do. By default, Optimole handle images delivered from your ajax content from admin-ajax.php ( not logged in users ) as well as WordPress REST API routes. |
| 191 | 296 | |
| 192 | -= Can I remove the blurry placeholder from the lazyload effct ? = | |
| 297 | += Can I remove the blurry placeholder from the lazyload effect ? = | |
| 193 | 298 | |
| 194 | -Yes, you can. We have bundled this tweak into a plugin you can install while you have Optimole active. The blurry placeholder will be removed and the images will be still lazy-loaded. You can find the plugin tweak here -> http://bit.ly/optml-rm-lqip | |
| 299 | +Yes, you can. You only need to toggle this feature in the plugin as explained per this doc - https://docs.optimole.com/article/1020-can-i-remove-the-blurry-placeholder-from-the-lazyload-effct | |
| 195 | 300 | |
| 196 | 301 | = Will the original images be deleted? = |
| 197 | 302 | |
| 198 | -Absolutely No. We use your original images as sources when deliver the optimized images. | |
| 303 | +We use your original images as sources when deliver the optimized images. Unless you want to remove images from your server to save some space with Cloud Library by offloading images to the cloud as explained here - https://docs.optimole.com/article/1323-cloud-library-browsing | |
| 199 | 304 | |
| 200 | 305 | = What is the difference between the Auto, High, Medium, Low compression levels? = |
| 201 | 306 | |
| 202 | 307 | A higher compression might result in a small loss of image quality. Selecting the auto level will let Optimole choose the minimum size with no loss in the quality of your picture. |
| 203 | 308 | |
| 204 | -= I used Kraken, Shortpixel, Optimus, EWWW or WP Smush, Imagify will OptiMole further optimize my images? = | |
| 309 | += I used Kraken, Shortpixel, Optimus, EWWW or WP Smush, Imagify. Will Optimole further optimize my images? = | |
| 205 | 310 | |
| 206 | - Yes, Optimole will also take care of serving your image at the RIGHT size for your visitors and optimize them to the best possible format for their browser. | |
| 311 | +Yes, Optimole will also take care of serving your image at the RIGHT size for your visitors and optimize them to the best possible format for their browser. | |
| 207 | 312 | |
| 208 | 313 | = Which formats can be optimized ? = |
| 209 | 314 | |
| 210 | 315 | For now we support jpg, png and svg format. |
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| 216 | 321 | = Can I disable lazyload for PNG images ? = |
| 217 | 322 | |
| 218 | 323 | Yes. You need to add `define("OPTML_DISABLE_PNG_LAZYLOAD",true);` to `your wp-config.php` file. |
| 219 | 324 | |
| 325 | +You can also use plugin's UI and exclude images by their type as explained here - https://docs.optimole.com/article/1191-exclude-from-optimizing-or-lazy-loading | |
| 326 | + | |
| 220 | 327 | = Can I disable optimization for a certain image ? = |
| 221 | 328 | |
| 222 | -Yes, you can follow this code snippet and replace the sample image with the one you need: | |
| 329 | +Yes, you can exclude certain image by its name as explained here - https://docs.optimole.com/article/1191-exclude-from-optimizing-or-lazy-loading | |
| 330 | + | |
| 331 | +In case you're tech-savvy and want programatically exclude images by some conditions you can follow this code snippet and replace the sample image with the one you need or have other conditions: | |
| 332 | + | |
| 223 | 333 | <code> |
| 224 | 334 | add_filter('optml_dont_replace_url', function( $old, $url ) { |
| 225 | 335 | if ( $url === 'https://example.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1.jpg' ) { |
| 226 | 336 | return true; |
