Title: Saddam Hossen WebP Optimizer
Author: Saddam Hossen
Published: <strong>8. Februar 2026</strong>
Last modified: 8. Februar 2026

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# Saddam Hossen WebP Optimizer

 By [Saddam Hossen](https://profiles.wordpress.org/saddamweb/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/saddam-hossen-webp-optimizer.1.1.0.zip)

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 *  [Installation](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/saddam-hossen-webp-optimizer/#installation)
 * [Development](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/saddam-hossen-webp-optimizer/#developers)

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## Description

**Stop paying for image optimization services.** This plugin converts your images
to WebP format entirely on your server – no API keys, no monthly fees, no limits.

#### Why This Plugin?

Most image optimization plugins send your images to external servers, raising privacy
concerns and subscription costs. This plugin:

 * ✅ Runs entirely on your server (100% privacy)
 * ✅ Zero ongoing costs (no API subscriptions)
 * ✅ Unlimited conversions
 * ✅ Faster processing (no external API calls)

#### Features

 * **Auto-Convert on Upload** – Automatically converts JPG, PNG, and GIF to WebP
 * **Smart Resizing** – Reduces oversized images to web-friendly dimensions (default
   1920px)
 * **Manual Conversion Tool** – Bulk convert existing images from Media Library
 * **EXIF Auto-Rotation** – Fixes incorrectly rotated mobile photos
 * **Intelligent Fallback** – Only replaces original if WebP is smaller
 * **Quality Control** – Adjustable compression settings (1-100%)

#### Performance Benefits

 * 🚀 Improves Core Web Vitals scores
 * 📈 Passes Google’s «next-gen formats» audit
 * 💾 Reduces storage by up to 80%
 * ⚡ Faster page loads (especially mobile)
 * 💰 Lower hosting and backup costs

#### System Requirements

 * PHP 7.4 or higher
 * PHP Imagick extension enabled
 * WordPress 5.0 or higher

#### Privacy & Data

This plugin processes all images locally. Nothing is sent to external servers. Your
images stay on your server.

### Developer Notes

This plugin uses PHP Imagick for high-quality, fast conversions. For development
or contributions, visit:
 https://github.com/iamsaddamhossen/sh-webp-optimizer

**Developed by [Saddam Hossen](https://saddamhossen.dev)**

### Donations

If you find this plugin useful and want to support its development, you can buy 
me a coffee!
 Donate here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iamsaddamhossen

## Screenshots

[⌊Settings panel in Media settings⌉⌊Settings panel in Media settings⌉[

Settings panel in Media settings

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/sh-webp-optimizer`
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‚Plugins‘ screen
 3. Go to Settings > Media to configure quality and dimensions
 4. Upload new images or use the bulk converter for existing images

## FAQ

### Does this require an API key?

No. Everything runs on your server using PHP Imagick.

### Will this work on shared hosting?

Yes, if your host has Imagick enabled. Most quality hosts include it.

### What if Imagick is not installed?

The plugin will display an admin notice with instructions for your host.

### Can I convert existing images?

Yes. Each image in the Media Library gets a «Convert to WebP» button.

### What if WebP is larger than the original?

The plugin keeps the original and skips conversion automatically.

### Does this work with multisite?

Yes, it’s multisite compatible.

## Reviews

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### 󠀁[WebP Optimizer](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/webp-optimizer/)󠁿

 [Shahriar Kabir](https://profiles.wordpress.org/z4code/) 8. Februar 2026

Great lightweight plugin! Saddam Hossen WebP Optimizer automatically converts images
to WebP and helps improve page speed without using any external API. It’s simple
to use, free, and works smoothly on my WordPress site. Perfect for anyone who wants
faster image loading and better performance with minimal setup. Highly recommended.

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## Contributors & Developers

“Saddam Hossen WebP Optimizer” is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Saddam Hossen ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/saddamweb/)

[Translate “Saddam Hossen WebP Optimizer” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/saddam-hossen-webp-optimizer)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/saddam-hossen-webp-optimizer/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/saddam-hossen-webp-optimizer/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/saddam-hossen-webp-optimizer/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/saddam-hossen-webp-optimizer/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release
 * Auto-convert on upload
 * Manual bulk conversion
 * Smart resizing
 * EXIF auto-rotation
 * Quality settings

## Meta

 *  Version **1.1.0**
 *  Last updated **8 Monaten ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.9.10**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/saddam-hossen-webp-optimizer/)
 * Tags
 * [compression](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/compression/)[core web vitals](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/core-web-vitals/)
   [image optimization](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/image-optimization/)
   [performance](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/performance/)[webp](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/webp/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/saddam-hossen-webp-optimizer/advanced/)

## Ratings

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## Contributors

 *   [ Saddam Hossen ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/saddamweb/)

## Support

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## Donate

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