Free
Smush
Optimise and compress WordPress images automatically with one click.
4.44.4 out of 5 stars18,000 reviews
Smush is a popular free WordPress image optimisation plugin that compresses resizes and lazy loads images automatically. The Pro version adds WebP conversion CDN delivery and bulk optimisation.
Image CompressionLazy LoadingBulk OptimisationWebP (Pro)CDN (Pro)Resize on Upload
Starting price
$7.5/mo
Free plan available
Overall4.4
Ease of Use4.7
Value for Money4.5
Features4.4
Support4.2
Pros & Cons
✓Pros
- ✓Free tier covers most needs
- ✓Automatic optimisation on upload
- ✓Lazy loading built in
- ✓Bulk optimise existing images
✕Cons
- ✕WebP conversion requires Pro
- ✕CDN is a Pro feature
- ✕Compression less aggressive than ShortPixel
Best For
- ◆WordPress users wanting free image optimisation
- ◆Beginners who want set-and-forget
- ◆Bloggers with moderate image use