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WBN Image Optimizer – SaaS-Grade Image Optimization for WordPress

WBN Image Optimizer – SaaS-Grade Image Optimization for WordPress

Description

Images are the #1 performance bottleneck on WordPress websites.

Oversized uploads, unused images left in the Media Library, and unoptimized WooCommerce product images silently slow down pages, hurt Core Web Vitals, and reduce conversions.

WBN Image Optimizer is not a simple image compression plugin.
It is a professionally built, SaaS-grade image optimization system, delivered as a WordPress plugin.

Everything runs on your own server:
• No external image processing
• No third-party APIs for optimization
• No data collection or tracking
• No privacy or compliance risks

You stay in control — technically and operationally.

What This System Improves

• Faster page load times (40–60% smaller images)
• Higher Google PageSpeed & Core Web Vitals scores
• Better WooCommerce performance
• Lower bandwidth and disk usage
• A clean, maintainable Media Library

If a WordPress site feels heavy, images are usually the reason.

Core Features

Modern Image Optimization

• WebP and AVIF conversion
• Up to 60–80% file size reduction
• Automatic WordPress fallback for unsupported browsers

Smart Presets

• WooCommerce products
• Banners and hero images
• Galleries and thumbnails
• Manual advanced controls for power users

Unused Image Scanner (Included Free)

• Detects images not used anywhere on your site
• Scans posts, pages, WooCommerce, blocks, ACF fields, widgets and galleries
• Visual review before deletion
• Safe cleanup without breaking layouts

Zero-Risk Backup System

• Automatic backup before every optimization or deletion
• One-click restore to the exact original image
• Preserves dimensions, quality, format and metadata

Bulk & Automation

• Bulk optimization with live progress tracking
• Pause / resume support
• Background processing and scheduling (Pro)

SaaS Architecture & Licensing

WBN Image Optimizer is built as a self-hosted SaaS system:

• All image optimization, scanning and backups run locally on your server
• No images or media data are uploaded to external services
• No URLs or content information is sent outside your site

The Pro version uses a license key strictly for:
• Feature access
• Monthly quota management
• Secure updates
• Multi-site and agency controls

Licensing is used for access control only — never for image processing.

Lite vs Pro

Lite (Free – Forever)

• 100 lifetime image optimizations
• Unlimited unused image scanning
• WebP and AVIF support
• Smart presets
• Automatic backups
• Manual and bulk optimization

No registration.
No license key.
Install and start optimizing immediately.

Pro Plans

Basic – $79 / year

For single production sites

• 150 images per month
• Automatic optimization for new uploads
• Background queue and scheduling
• Deep scan mode
• Monthly performance reports
• 1 site license

Professional – $129 / year (Best Value)

For WooCommerce and growing businesses

• 500 images per month
• Faster bulk optimization
• Advanced scanner with safe deletion workflow
• Reports, audit log and CSV export
• Priority support
• Up to 3 sites

Agency – $299 / year

For developers and client environments

• 2,000 images per month
• White-label branding
• Client reports
• Team roles and permissions
• Priority agency support
• Up to 10 sites

Upgrade to Pro:
https://webnest.co.il/product/wbn-image-optimizer-pro/

Quick Start

Optimize Images

Image Optimizer Optimize

Select images from the Media Library

Choose a preset or customize settings

Click Optimize

Automatic backups are created

Clean Unused Images

Image Optimizer Scanner

Run scan

Review results with thumbnails

Select images to delete

Confirm and free storage space

Advanced Usage

Hooks

wbio_lite_before_optimize
wbio_lite_after_optimize
wbio_lite_before_delete
wbio_lite_after_delete

WP-CLI

wp wbio optimize –all
wp wbio scan
wp wbio restore
wp wbio quota

Privacy & Compliance

• No tracking
• No analytics
• No external processing
• Full GDPR compliance

Your images never leave your server.

Credits

Developed by WebNest
https://webnest.co.il/

Built with WordPress Media Library APIs, GD / Imagick, and modern PHP standards.
Developed in Israel..

Screenshots

Installation

Automatic Installation

Go to Plugins Add New

Search for WBN Image Optimizer

Click Install Now

Click Activate

Open Image Optimizer from the admin menu

Manual Installation

Download the plugin ZIP file

Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin

Upload the ZIP file

Install and activate

FAQ

Is this plugin really free?

Yes.
You get 100 lifetime optimizations and unlimited scanner usage — forever.

Does this plugin use an API or external servers?

No.

All optimization and scanning runs locally on your server.
The Pro license key is used only to unlock features and updates.

Are my original images safe?

Yes.

Every action creates an automatic backup.
You can restore any image with one click.

Will this break my site?

No.

Nothing is deleted or replaced without backup and manual confirmation.

Does this improve SEO?

Yes.

Smaller images load faster, improving Core Web Vitals and search rankings.

Does it work with WooCommerce?

Yes.

Includes a WooCommerce-optimized preset (1200×1600) that preserves zoom quality while reducing file size.

Will optimization slow down visitors?

No.

All processing happens in the admin area only.
Visitors experience faster page loads.

Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

Contributors & Developers

“WBN Image Optimizer – SaaS-Grade Image Optimization for WordPress” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

1.0.9 – February 8, 2026

New: Unified design with full-width layout

Added: Lite badge styling for clearer version identification

Improved: UI consistency across Dashboard, Optimize, and Scanner pages

Improved: Responsive layout (max-width 100% for better display)

2.1.8 – January 27, 2026

Fixed: Scanner button color aligned with WordPress admin UI

Fixed: Gallery layout now displays images in a responsive grid

Improved: Minimum gallery thumbnail width increased for better visibility

Improved: UI spacing and readability

Fixed: All interface text standardized to English

2.1.7 – January 27, 2026

Added: Real-time progress bar with detailed statistics

Added: Tooltips for Quality, Output Format and Resize Mode

Improved: Visual feedback during optimization

Improved: Scanner logic for Gutenberg blocks, ACF fields and widgets

Fixed: Optimize button behavior

Fixed: Mixed-language UI issues

2.1.5 – January 27, 2026

Fixed: Critical optimization method visibility issue

Added: Adaptive quality optimization

Added: Advanced batch processing with retry logic

Added: Pause / Resume support for bulk actions

Improved: Backup and restore reliability

Improved: Error handling and security validation

2.1.4 – December 26, 2024

Fixed: Tag cleanup per WordPress.org requirements

Improved: Readme structure and formatting

2.1.3 – December 23, 2024

Fixed: Scanner AJAX handlers

Fixed: Scanner UI rendering issues

Improved: Error handling during scan and delete operations

2.1.2 – December 23, 2024

Changed: 100 lifetime optimizations instead of monthly quota

Added: Unused Image Scanner to Lite version

Improved: Quota management system

Improved: Upgrade messaging

2.1.1 – December 15, 2024

Fixed: PHP syntax errors

Fixed: AJAX nonce validation

Improved: Admin dashboard stability

2.1.0 – December 10, 2024

Added: WebP and AVIF conversion

Added: Smart presets

Added: Automatic backup system

Added: Bulk optimization support

2.0.0 – December 1, 2024

Complete system rewrite

New SaaS-style architecture

Improved performance and reliability

1.0.0 – November 15, 2024

Initial release