WP-Optimize
1M+ active installs · Rated 4.8/5 · Updated September 21, 2026
A plugin that combines page caching with database cleaning, image compression and minification. It can remove old revisions and spam, then compress media to reduce page weight. It suits site owners who want several maintenance and speed tasks in one place. A free version covers the core tools, and a paid Premium edition adds scheduling and extra features.
Pros
- Page, browser and minified-asset caching in the free edition
- Database cleanup for revisions, spam, tables and more
- Image compression and WebP conversion
Cons
- Unused CSS, Google Fonts hosting and Cloudflare purge are paid
- Image compression relies on the reSmush.it service
- Many scheduled background jobs run on the site
Topics: Speed Optimization plugins , Image Optimizer plugins
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