webwonderland

Web Wonderland SEO Image Optimiser helps you improve image performance and accessibility without breaking your theme.
The plugin can:
<ul>
<li>Convert images to modern formats (WebP/AVIF)</li>
<li>Serve WebP automatically on the front-end</li>
<li>Generate <code><picture></code> markup for improved Core Web Vitals</li>
<li>(Optional) Generate AI-based captions, alt text and titles in the same language as the WordPress site language</li>
<li>Integrate with Gutenberg, classic themes, Elementor, WPBakery, etc.</li>
<li>Use server-level rewriting or markup-based delivery modes</li>
<li>Restore original images at any time</li>
</ul>
This is a third-party plugin developed by Web Wonderland. 
It is not affiliated with or endorsed by WordPress, Elementor or WPBakery.
<h3>Local vs Cloud processing</h3>
The optimiser can work in two ways:
Local processing (always available) 
Runs entirely on your own server.
<ul>
<li>Unlimited WebP and AVIF generation (subject to your servers capabilities)</li>
<li>No monthly conversion caps</li>
<li>No api key required</li>
<li>Uses your own CPU and disk I/O</li>
</ul>
Cloud/API processing (api key required) 
Offloads heavy image work to the Web Wonderland Image API.
<ul>
<li>Uses a remote worker to generate WebP/AVIF for originals and all sizes</li>
<li>Reduces CPU load on your hosting, useful for busy or shared servers</li>
<li>Quotas and limits depend on your Lite, Pro or Unlimited plan</li>
<li>Works alongside local mode you can always fall back to local processing</li>
</ul>
You can choose your preferred processing mode in SEO Image Optimiser – Settings.
<h3>Free (Lite API Key)</h3>
The Lite API Key requires no card, only an email to issue an API key.
Included in the Lite API Key plan:
<ul>
<li>Unlimited local image conversions (WebP/AVIF) on your own server</li>
<li>Up to 50 cloud/API image conversions per month (WebP + AVIF) via the Web Wonderland Image API</li>
<li>Front-end WebP & AVIF delivery if available</li>
<li>Up to 30 AI alt tag & title generations per month</li>
<li>Automatic backups of originals with one-click restore</li>
<li>Works on one WordPress site</li>
</ul>
Your previously converted images remain on your server regardless of the API Key status. 
If your monthly cloud API quota is reached, the plugin can still optimise images locally.
<h3>Pro API Key</h3>
For busy sites and image-heavy blogs.
Includes everything in Lite plus:
<ul>
<li>Unlimited local image conversions (WebP/AVIF)</li>
<li>Effectively unlimited cloud/API image conversions for most sites 
(high cap WebP & AVIF generation via the Web Wonderland Image API)</li>
<li>Up to 3,000 AI alt tag & title generations per month</li>
<li>Background processing & bulk optimisation</li>
<li>Can be used on up to 5 WordPress sites</li>
</ul>
<h3>Unlimited API Key</h3>
For agencies or users managing many sites.
Includes everything in Pro plus:
<ul>
<li>Unlimited sites</li>
<li>Unlimited local image conversions (WebP/AVIF)</li>
<li>Unlimited cloud/API image conversions (WebP & AVIF for every image)</li>
<li>Up to 10,000 AI alt tag & title generations per month</li>
<li>Background processing & bulk optimisation</li>
</ul>
<h3>AI & Privacy</h3>
AI captioning is optional. If enabled, SmartAlt uses external services as documented in the External services section below. The plugin does not send personal data about site visitors.
<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin can connect to external services operated by Web Wonderland to provide optional “cloud” features (remote image optimisation and AI-powered SmartAlt captions). Local-only optimisation features continue to work without any external service.
When any cloud feature is enabled/used, the plugin sends requests from your WordPress server (admin-side actions) to the endpoints below. The plugin does not send personal data about site visitors.
<h4>1) Web Wonderland Image Optimisation API (Remote conversions)</h4>
Service: Web Wonderland Image Optimisation API 
Domain: imageapi.webwonderland.co.uk 
Used for: Cloud/remote image conversions (WebP/AVIF generation) and job completion signalling.
Endpoints used: 
– https://imageapi.webwonderland.co.uk/v1/jobs (create remote jobs) 
– https://imageapi.webwonderland.co.uk/v1/jobs/{job_id}/complete (mark job completed)
Data sent: 
– API key (sent as a request header) 
– attachment ID and public image URL (or secure URL) for the image being processed 
– derived image sizes and output settings (format, quality, width/height) 
– plugin version and basic site identifier (e.g. domain) where needed for returning results
When sent: 
– Only when you enable Cloud/API processing and run optimisation from the plugin dashboard / bulk optimiser. 
– The “/complete” request is sent after the plugin has successfully downloaded and stored the processed files.
Terms: https://www.webwonderland.co.uk/wwsio-terms/ 
Privacy: https://www.webwonderland.co.uk/wwsio-privacy-policy/
<h4>2) Web Wonderland Cloud Services (Netlify-hosted endpoints)</h4>
Service: Web Wonderland Cloud Services endpoints (Netlify) 
Domain: stupendous-pie-54cb74.netlify.app 
Used for: Site connect/disconnect, cloud api usage metering, background job coordination, and SmartAlt caption proxy.
Endpoints used: 
– https://stupendous-pie-54cb74.netlify.app/api/sio/connect 
– https://stupendous-pie-54cb74.netlify.app/api/sio/disconnect 
– https://stupendous-pie-54cb74.netlify.app/api/sio/check-reserve 
– https://stupendous-pie-54cb74.netlify.app/api/sio/cron-sites 
– https://stupendous-pie-54cb74.netlify.app/.netlify/functions/sio-smartalt-caption
Data sent: 
– API key (Authorization: Bearer or X-API-Key header, depending on endpoint) 
– plugin version 
– site identifier (e.g. domain) and/or anonymous instance ID 
– for SmartAlt caption generation: the image URL or a data URI for the selected image, and a small request payload (e.g. “usage” mode)
When sent: 
– Connect/disconnect: when you add or remove an API key in the Cloud Services screen. 
– Metering: when cloud processing runs or when SmartAlt is used. 
– Cron coordination: when the plugin is activated and when the optimisation queue state changes. 
– SmartAlt caption proxy: only when you click generate caption / suggestions in the SmartAlt admin screen.
Terms: https://www.webwonderland.co.uk/wwsio-terms/ 
Privacy: https://www.webwonderland.co.uk/wwsio-privacy-policy/
<h4>3) Replicate (AI provider used by Web Wonderland Cloud)</h4>
Service: Replicate (replicate.com) 
Used for: AI image captioning behind the SmartAlt feature (processed by Web Wonderland Cloud).
Data sent: 
– the image data or image URL required to generate a caption (sent by Web Wonderland Cloud, not directly by your WordPress site)
When sent: 
– only when you use SmartAlt caption generation in the plugin admin.
Terms: https://replicate.com/terms 
Privacy: https://replicate.com/privacy

Web Wonderland SEO Image Optimiser

Convert images to WebP and AVIF, add picture markup, and optionally generate SEO alt text & titles using AI. Fast, safe, and theme-friendly.

Giovanni Bevacqua

GioCompress is the lightweight yet powerful WordPress plugin designed to automatically optimize and convert your images into modern, web-friendly formats. It helps your website load faster without compromising visual quality, boosting your SEO scores and user experience.
GioCompress offers both a Free version with essential optimization features and a PRO version for advanced control and maximum performance.
<h3>🚀 Key Features (Free Version)</h3>
With GioCompress (Free version), your site gets an immediate boost in speed and better SEO:
<ul>
<li>Automatic Compression on Upload: Every image you upload is instantly optimized for the web.</li>
<li>Automatic WebP Conversion: Your images are automatically converted to the WebP format, ensuring superior performance and exceptional visual quality.</li>
<li>Optimization of Scaled Images: Even thumbnails and all various image sizes generated by WordPress are optimized.</li>
<li>Delete Original File: By default, we keep only the optimized version to maximize disk space savings on your server.</li>
<li>Optimize Existing Images (5/day): Already have a site full of images? Start optimizing your existing galleries right away, with a limit of 5 images per day.</li>
<li>Smart Lazy Loading (SEO): Your images load only when they are visible to the user, significantly improving page speed and SEO ranking. It works on all images on your site, wherever they are inserted.</li>
<li>Generate Missing Alt Text (SEO): Unique in its class! The plugin automatically detects and generates the ALT attribute for images that are missing it or have an empty ALT (<code>alt=""</code>), drastically improving your SEO and site accessibility.</li>
</ul>
<h3>💎 GioCompress PRO – Unlock Maximum Performance</h3>
Upgrade to GioCompress PRO for total control and advanced features that take your image optimization to the next level:
<ul>
<li>Unlimited Optimization of Existing Images: No daily limits. Optimize your entire media library in one go!</li>
<li>Customizable Compression Quality: You decide the perfect balance between visual quality and file size for every compression type.</li>
<li>Automatic Resizing of Large Images: Giant photos will no longer slow down your site. The plugin automatically resizes them to ideal dimensions upon upload, saving space and bandwidth.</li>
<li>Full AVIF Format Support: Access the next-generation image format for even more aggressive optimization (requires the Imagick library installed on your server).</li>
<li>Lossy / Lossless Compression: Choose the compression mode that best suits your needs, for granular control over quality and file size (lossless compression is supported with Imagick).</li>
<li>Remove EXIF/IPTC Data: Automatically remove unnecessary metadata from images (like date, camera model, geo-tags) to further reduce file sizes and protect privacy (works with the Imagick library installed on your server).</li>
<li>Detailed Statistics and Space Saved: Keep track of how many images you’ve optimized and how much space you’ve saved on your server, with clear and intuitive reports.</li>
<li>Orphan Data Cleanup: Remove unused or “orphan” images and metadata from your media library to keep it clean, efficient, and performant.</li>
<li>Preserve Original File: If you prefer to keep a copy of the original JPEG/PNG file alongside the optimized version, the PRO option allows you to do so with a simple click.</li>
<li>Dedicated Email Support: Receive priority assistance directly from our expert team for any questions or issues.</li>
</ul>
<h3>⚙️ How It Works</h3>
Once activated, GioCompress works in the background completely automatically. It intercepts images uploaded to your site and processes them, optimizing and converting them into modern formats like WebP or AVIF. The optimized versions are then served on your site, guaranteeing quick loads and reduced bandwidth consumption. It’s a one-time setup, and then it does all the work for you!
<h3>🎯 Who Is GioCompress For?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Bloggers & Content Creators: For images that load instantly, captivating your audience.</li>
<li>E-commerce Stores: For fast and optimized product pages that boost conversions and enhance the shopping experience.</li>
<li>Businesses & Professionals: For a website that conveys speed, professionalism, and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Web Developers & Agencies: To optimize numerous client sites with a lightweight, robust, and cost-effective solution.</li>
<li>Anyone who wants to improve SEO and user experience on their WordPress site without compromising on quality or requiring advanced technical skills!</li>
</ul>

GioCompress

WordPress plugin for smart image optimization. Auto-converts to WebP, includes smart lazy loading, and generates missing alt text for better SEO.

Web Wonderland SEO Image Optimiser vs GioCompress