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WebP WASM

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 7 Sep 2026. How this is checked

WebP WASM is a WordPress plugin that converts JPEG and PNG media into WebP files using WebAssembly and serves the converted images when supported by the browser. Administrators can convert or delete WebP versions from the WordPress media library.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWebCloud-managed
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6features
2020since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Reducing WordPress image file sizes and serving modern WebP images without manual conversion.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners and administrators

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

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

In the Compression & format conversion space, WebP WASM takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on reducing WordPress image file sizes and serving modern WebP images without manual conversion. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners and administrators. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web.

Behind WebP WASM is gecko43, and it first shipped in 2020. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include JPEG conversion, PNG conversion, and webP generation. It is being sunset.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • JPEG conversion
  • PNG conversion
  • WebP generation
  • Media library tools
  • Browser detection
  • WebAssembly processing

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wordpress-pluginwebp-conversionimage-optimizationmedia-library

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Indexing history

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  1. Indexed7 Sep · 17:05 UTC
    WebP WASM seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about WebP WASM

What does WebP WASM do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: WebP WASM focuses on reducing WordPress image file sizes and serving modern WebP images without manual conversion. It is catalogued under Compression & format conversion on PulseGate.
Who is WebP WASM for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: WebP WASM is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and administrators.
Is WebP WASM free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — WebP WASM is free to use.
What platforms does WebP WASM run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: WebP WASM runs on the web.
Is WebP WASM still maintained?
It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What are alternatives to WebP WASM?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WP WebPNative, Webp Convert, and WebP Optimizer.WP WebPNativeWebp ConvertWebP Optimizer
Who develops WebP WASM?
WebP WASM is developed by gecko43.
How long has WebP WASM been around?
WebP WASM first shipped in 2020.

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