WebP Express
WebP Express is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Pro.
About this Plugin
More than 9 out of 10 users are using a browser that is able to display webp images. Yet, on most websites, they are served jpeg images, which are typically double the size of webp images for a given quality. What a waste of bandwidth! This plugin was created to help remedy that situation. With little effort, WordPress admins can have their site serving autogenerated webp images to browsers that supports it, while still serving jpeg and png files to browsers that does not support webp.
Static WordPress Challenge
WebP conversion and generated assets can be included in the static export. Configure the static server/CDN to serve WebP files appropriately and preserve fallback JPEG/PNG behavior; on hosts without the plugin's rewrite support, use pre-generated WebP markup or CDN image optimization. Admin AJAX and settings functionality remain available only in WordPress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WebP Express compatible with Simply Static?
WebP Express works with Simply Static but needs some configuration. We recommend using Simply Static Pro for the best experience.
Which Simply Static product works best with WebP Express?
Based on our analysis, WebP Express works best with Simply Static Pro. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds AJAX proxy and REST API support for supported integrations.
Does WebP Express affect static build times?
WebP Express has approximately 300,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.
What configuration does WebP Express need for Simply Static?
WebP conversion and generated assets can be included in the static export. Configure the static server/CDN to serve WebP files appropriately and preserve fallback JPEG/PNG behavior; on hosts without the plugin's rewrite support, use pre-generated WebP markup or CDN image optimization. Admin AJAX and settings functionality remain available only in WordPress.
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.