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The Top 5 WordPress Speed Plugins (Image Size Reduction Pro takes #1)

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The Top 5 WordPress Speed Plugins (Image Size Reduction Pro takes #1)

Here’s a scenario — you just aced your redesign, but Lighthouse says 57/100. Ouch. Site visitors are impatient, and so is Google. Fix the heavy hitters first: images and render-blocking assets.

1) Image Size Reduction Pro (ours)

Large images are the silent speed killer. Image Size Reduction Pro compresses JPEG, PNG, and WebP with customizable levels, bulk tools, and optional WebP conversion. The result: smaller files, same crispness.

Highlights

  • Lossy or lossless compression

  • One-click bulk optimization

  • Automatic compression on upload

  • WebP conversion that “just works”

Why it’s #1: It targets the largest share of page weight with minimal risk and zero theme lock-in.

2) A Premium Caching Plugin

Caching is still table stakes. Page caching, browser caching, and preloading will chop seconds off TTFB and FCP.

Look for: critical CSS, delay JS, and easy rollback.

3) Asset Optimizer (Minify/Defer)

Bundle, minify, and defer non-critical JS/CSS. Your goal is fewer requests and leaner bytes.

Look for: per-page controls and safe defaults.

4) Image/CDN Layer

A CDN with smart image delivery (device-aware resizing) helps globally—especially for media-heavy sites.

Look for: HTTP/3, Brotli, and origin shielding.

5) Database & Cleanup Utility

Trim post revisions, transients, and options bloat. Keep your database light and queries quick.


A simple rollout plan

  1. Images first: run Image Size Reduction Pro bulk optimize.

  2. Turn on caching: test with a staging site.

  3. Defer & minify: watch for JS conflicts, then whitelist.

  4. Add a CDN: measure global improvements.

  5. Clean DB: schedule monthly maintenance.

“Performance is a process. Automate the wins, then iterate.”

CTA: Start with the biggest win—install Image Size Reduction Pro and watch your load times drop.

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