What you’re looking at here is a comparison of the top five image optimization plugins for WordPress. I’m looking at actual gains when optimizing different types of images, the extra features you get with each plugin to make your whole site more optimized, and how easy to use each of them is. Let’s look at the compression results first. Here’s how the plugins perform when optimizing JPG and PNG images. Key Takeaways Based on this experiment, Optimole proves to be the top all-around solution that’s either first or second when it comes to image compression results, while also delivering tons of other features that will make your site faster overall. I’m talking about things like integrated CDN, lazy loading, support for next-gen formats, and more. Lastly, the free plan is generous – letting you optimize images for up to 2,000 visits monthly. That said, if you’d like to just have “a plugin” that doesn’t require any integration with third-party platforms or APIs, then my other recommendation is EWWW .…