FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the free GetWebP WordPress plugin, local browser-side optimization, delivery, privacy, and compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the plugin modify or delete my original images?#
No. GetWebP writes generated WebP and optional AVIF files next to the original upload. Original JPEG and PNG files stay in place.
Uninstalling the plugin leaves original uploads untouched.
Does it work with WooCommerce product images?#
Yes for product images stored as standard WordPress Media Library attachments. They can be scanned and optimized manually, and generated WebP files use the same standard WordPress delivery paths.
Does GetWebP require an account?#
No. The WordPress.org Free plugin is fully functional without a GetWebP account, license key, or paid plan. Scanning, quality preview, optimization, saving, history, undo, cleanup, Media Library actions, and standard delivery do not require external authorization.
Will it work on shared hosting like SiteGround or Bluehost?#
Usually, yes. Encoding runs in the administrator's browser, so the site does not need ImageMagick, GD, Imagick, or another server-side image library.
The site still needs PHP 7.4+, writable uploads, same-site admin requests, and a current desktop browser for the admin screen.
Can I download the free plugin before the WordPress.org listing is approved?#
Not as a public download. GetWebP for WordPress is under WordPress.org review, and the public installation source will be the WordPress.org plugin directory once the listing is approved.
Private ZIP builds are used only for internal testing. Avoid third-party mirrors.
Does the free plugin have optimization credits or a paid-unlock batch cap?#
No. The WordPress.org Free plugin does not enforce monthly optimization credits or require an upgrade to process a larger selected scope. Browser memory, source dimensions, and the need to keep the admin tab open are practical considerations, so smaller selections are still recommended for very large libraries.
Does GetWebP support WordPress Multisite?#
Yes. The free plugin is network-compatible. Settings, history, stats, and generated-file records are stored per site. Run optimization from the admin area of the site whose Media Library you want to process.
If I uninstall the plugin, will my site break?#
No. Originals stay in place, so WordPress can continue serving original JPEG and PNG files.
Plugin options and GetWebP attachment metadata are removed on uninstall. Generated files may remain in uploads unless you delete optimized copies before uninstalling.
Can I undo a batch or delete generated copies?#
Yes. Use run history to undo a stored optimization run, or use GetWebP -> Settings -> Maintenance -> Delete optimized copies to remove all tracked generated files.
Original uploads remain in place. See Undo & Cleanup.
Is it compatible with caching plugins like WP Rocket or W3 Total Cache?#
The free plugin uses standard WordPress delivery paths and does not write server rewrite rules. After a large optimization run, clear your page cache and CDN cache so cached HTML and asset references refresh.
Can I use it with a CDN or WP Offload Media?#
GetWebP detects common offload setups and keeps free delivery conservative. Generated files are written to local uploads first. CDN or object-storage delivery depends on your offload plugin's sync behavior.
How fast is conversion?#
Speed depends on the administrator's browser, source image dimensions, enabled formats, and machine resources. Keep the GetWebP tab open while a batch runs. For very large images, run smaller batches.
Does GetWebP send images to an external optimization service?#
No. Optimization runs in the administrator's browser and generated files are saved back through same-site WordPress admin requests. The WordPress.org Free plugin does not send original files, decoded pixels, generated files, attachment metadata, or job status to a GetWebP API. See Privacy & Network Boundaries.