Is Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF compatible with Simply Static?

Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF

v1.7.3 Tested Apr 2026
Simply Static Compatibility
4 /10
Not compatible
Auth analysis
AJAX calls
REST API
Dynamic render
Script enqueue

Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF is not compatible with Simply Static. Since convert-avif is a Studio feature, you will need at least one of our paid products to use it.

About this Plugin

Image Optimizer is an easy-to-use WordPress plugin that reduces image size through various compression and resizing techniques – all of which preserve the highest possible image quality. Image Optimizer supports many popular formats, including JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and GIF.

Static WordPress Challenge

This image optimization plugin requires live server-side processing for image compression, format conversion, and optimization features. The high REST API score (118) and AJAX score (28) indicate extensive backend functionality that won't work on static HTML files. Consider using build-time image optimization tools or CDN-based solutions instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF compatible with Simply Static?

Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF is not directly compatible with Simply Static because it requires live PHP on every request. Consider using Simply Static Studio for partial support.

Which Simply Static product works best with Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF?

Based on our analysis, Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF works best with Simply Static Studio. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds full AJAX proxy and REST API support.

Does Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF affect static build times?

Image Optimizer – Optimize Images and Convert to WebP or AVIF has approximately 1,000,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

How often is this compatibility data updated?

All plugins are re-scanned monthly. Scans run five analysis passes including an AI classifier. The last tested date at the top of this page reflects the most recent scan.