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Squidge

wordpress.orgCompression & format conversion

PulseGate's liveness check could not reach it on 8 Oct 2026 and checks again before recording anything; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 6 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Squidge is a WordPress plugin that compresses and converts media using jpegoptim, optipng, cwebp, and libavif installed on the server. It supports unlimited file sizes and includes a CLI for regenerating existing media files.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeGPL-3.0WebSelf-hosted
Visit wordpress.org
43stars
7forks
1alternative
7features
2021since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Reducing WordPress image file sizes and converting media formats without manually running optimization tools.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress developers and site owners

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

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

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

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

Squidge is a Compression & format conversion project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on reducing WordPress image file sizes and converting media formats without manually running optimization tools. Inferred · not functionally tested: Squidge is a B2B product aimed at wordPress developers and site owners. Basis unknown · not verified: Squidge costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Ainsley Clark, and it first shipped in 2021. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 43 stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are image compression, format conversion, and webP conversion. The interface is available in English and Swedish. It is being sunset.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Image compression
  • Format conversion
  • WebP conversion
  • AVIF conversion
  • CLI regeneration
  • Unlimited file size

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wordpress-pluginimage-compressionwebp-conversionavif-conversion

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tierGitHub · ★ 43Multi-language
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Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed6 Sep · 21:22 UTC
    Squidge seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Squidge

What does Squidge do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Squidge focuses on reducing WordPress image file sizes and converting media formats without manually running optimization tools. It is catalogued under Compression & format conversion on PulseGate.
Who is Squidge for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Squidge is a B2B product built for wordPress developers and site owners.
Is Squidge free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Squidge is free to use.
What platforms does Squidge run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Squidge runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Squidge still maintained?
It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What are alternatives to Squidge?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WP Squish, Image Squeeze, and Squeeze.WP SquishImage SqueezeSqueeze
Who makes Squidge?
Squidge is developed by Ainsley Clark.
When did Squidge launch?
Squidge first shipped in 2021.

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