Saving Hosting Storage Space

WP Compress can significantly reduce the amount of storage space used by your images, helping to optimize your website's performance and reduce hosting costs. This guide will show you how to set it up and how much space you can save.

Step 1: Setting Up WP Compress

Install WP Compress: If you haven’t already, install the WP Compress plugin from your WordPress dashboard.

Run Image Optimization:
- Go to the WP Compress Dashboard.
- Click on the Image Optimization tab.
- Select the compression settings based on the level of space saving you prefer.
- Click Optimize Now to run the optimization.

Step 2: Compression Results

The table below shows tested results on a typical uploads folder before and after running WP Compress. You can use these results to determine the best balance between storage savings and performance based on your needs.

Compression Type	Original Size	Compressed Size	Space Saved
No Compression	67MB	67MB	0%
Compressed (with WebP)	67MB	45MB	32.8%
Compressed (no WebP)	67MB	25MB	62.7%

Choosing WebP for Performance or Storage Savings

- Compressed (with WebP): Offers less storage savings (32.8%) but can improve website performance by loading faster, especially on modern browsers. This option is ideal if you are optimizing for a balance between performance and storage space.

- Compressed (no WebP): Best for maximum storage savings (up to 62.7%). This option is ideal if storage savings are your main priority, as it reduces file size more aggressively but may not offer the same performance boost.

Conclusion

WP Compress allows you to balance storage savings and performance improvements by adjusting the compression settings. If your primary goal is to enhance performance, using WebP is a good option. However, if you are focused solely on reducing storage usage, disabling WebP will give you the greatest savings.

Need help deciding the best settings for your website? [Check out more detailed documentation here].

Updated on: 09/16/2024