# ShortPixel

> ShortPixel is an image optimization service that uses advanced compression technology to reduce image size without affecting quality, enhancing page load times and SEO performance.

- Type: Plugin
- Category: Performance
- Vendor: ShortPixel
- Website: https://shortpixel.com/
- Starting price: $4.99/month
- Free version: Yes
- Our score: 8/10 (WordPress.org, G2, Reddit)
- Black Friday 2026: Not announced
- Black Friday 2025: 25% off
- Page: https://thefreakyblog.com/shortpixel/

ShortPixel is an image optimization service that uses advanced compression technology to reduce image size without affecting quality, enhancing page load times and SEO performance.

## Key features

- **SmartCompress image optimization**: Reduces file size with little visible change in quality.
- **Bulk optimization**: Optimizes an existing media library in one run.
- **Automatic WebP and AVIF conversion**: Creates next-gen image versions alongside the originals.
- **Per-thumbnail control**: Chooses which generated image sizes get optimized.
- **WP-CLI and multisite support**: Runs bulk jobs from the command line and works across multisite installs.
- **API key aliases for agencies**: Creates a separate key for each client from the dashboard.
- **Direct Cloudflare integration**: Pulls updated images through a Cloudflare token.

## Pros

- Free version is available on WordPress.org
- Automatic WebP and AVIF conversion is included on all plans
- WP-CLI, multisite and WPML support are listed
- 24/7 support is listed for every plan

## Cons

- Free plan limits are not stated on the pricing page
- AI credits differ by plan, with a fixed monthly allowance on the unlimited yearly plan

## Best for

- WordPress sites with large image libraries
- Agencies managing several client sites

## What Reddit says

Reddit users mostly ask for help with ShortPixel, either pairing it with FastPixel and WP Rocket for site speed or deciding whether its one-time credit pack suits bulk image compression. The threads show interest in the tool, but also doubt about hidden costs and unclear setup.

## Ratings

- WordPress.org: 4.5/5 (829 reviews)
- G2: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)

## Alternatives

- WP Rocket
- Imagify
- Perfmatters

## More

- Pricing: https://thefreakyblog.com/shortpixel/pricing/
- Review: https://thefreakyblog.com/shortpixel/review/
- Black Friday deal: https://thefreakyblog.com/shortpixel/black-friday/
- Coupon: https://thefreakyblog.com/shortpixel/coupon/