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Squishify

squishify.appCompression & format conversion

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 24 Jul 2026. How this is checked

Squishify is a WordPress plugin that performs image optimization in the browser before upload. It addresses the common issue where standard image plugins process files only after they have been transferred to the server and stored, consuming bandwidth and disk space with full-size originals.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreemiumApache-2.0WebSelf-hosted
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698stars
34forks
5features
2021since

Overview

5 features

Purpose: Uploading unoptimized full-size images to WordPress that consume excessive bandwidth and server storage.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners and designers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

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

Recorded constraints: pricing: freemium · license: Apache-2.0 · platforms: WEB, API · deployment: browser, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

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

In the Compression & format conversion space, Squishify takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on uploading unoptimized full-size images to WordPress that consume excessive bandwidth and server storage. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners and designers. Basis unknown · not verified: There is a free tier. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, and it can be self-hosted.

XCast3D builds and maintains Squishify, and it first shipped in 2021. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 698 stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are Browser-based Optimization, Live Before/After Preview, and Batch Processing.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Browser-based Optimization
  • Live Before/After Preview
  • Batch Processing
  • AVIF and WebP Support
  • Local Processing

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
image-optimizationbrowser-compressionpre-upload-processingmedia-library

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
Apache-2.0
Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tierGitHub · ★ 698
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Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed24 Jul · 04:02 UTC
    Squishify seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Squishify

What is Squishify?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Squishify focuses on uploading unoptimized full-size images to WordPress that consume excessive bandwidth and server storage. It is catalogued under Compression & format conversion on PulseGate.
Who should use Squishify?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Squishify is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and designers.
Is Squishify free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does Squishify run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Squishify runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Squishify still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to Squishify?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WP Squish, Squidge, and Squishly.WP SquishSquidgeSquishly
Who makes Squishify?
Squishify is developed by XCast3D.
When did Squishify launch?
Squishify first shipped in 2021.

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