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Slimage

wordpress.orgCompression & format conversion

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 20 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 20 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Slimage is a WordPress plugin that compresses uploaded images and generated thumbnails using jpegoptim and optipng while preserving the original file. It provides configurable compression quality and per-image controls for WordPress site administrators.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-3.0WebCLISelf-hosted
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1.8kstars
125forks
8features
1998since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Reducing WordPress image file sizes and improving page performance without losing the original uploads.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners and administrators

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: WEB, CLI · deployment: browser, cli, self_hosted

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Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Slimage sits in PulseGate's Compression & format conversion category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on reducing WordPress image file sizes and improving page performance without losing the original uploads. Inferred · not functionally tested: Slimage is a B2B product aimed at wordPress site owners and administrators. Basis unknown · not verified: Slimage costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind Slimage is Giorgos Sarigiannidis, and it first shipped in 1998. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 1.8k stars and 34 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are upload compression, thumbnail compression, and original preservation. The interface is available in English and Punjabi. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Upload compression
  • Thumbnail compression
  • Original preservation
  • Quality controls
  • Per-image settings
  • JPEG optimization

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wordpress-pluginimage-compressionjpegoptimoptipngpagespeed-optimization

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCLISelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tierGitHub · ★ 1.8kActive maintenanceMulti-language

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed18 Sep · 11:24 UTC
    Slimage seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Slimage

What is Slimage?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Slimage focuses on reducing WordPress image file sizes and improving page performance without losing the original uploads. It is catalogued under Compression & format conversion on PulseGate.
Who should use Slimage?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Slimage is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and administrators.
Does Slimage have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Slimage is free to use.
What platforms does Slimage run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Slimage runs on the web and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Slimage still maintained?
It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What projects are similar to Slimage?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Slimify, Squidge, and Smart Image Optimizer.SlimifySquidgeSmart Image Optimizer
Who makes Slimage?
Slimage is developed by Giorgos Sarigiannidis.
When did Slimage launch?
Slimage first shipped in 1998.

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