Gumlet – Image optimization with Resize, Compression, Lazy load, Caching & CDN delivery
Official WordPress plugin to automatically load all your WordPress images via the Gumlet service for smaller, faster, better looking images.
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Main benefits
Auto resize images
Visually lossless compression
Convert to WebP format
In-built Lazy load
CDN delivery by AWS
About this plugin
Categories: Performance Optimization
Version: 1.3.11
Last updated: 23-10-2023
WordPress version: 3.3
Tested up to: 6.3.5
PHP version required: 5.6.3
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Overview
Gumlet is an all-in-one WordPress plugin designed to streamline and perfect the image optimization process, encompassing six crucial steps within a single installation. This comprehensive tool automatically resizes images based on user screen size, employs visually lossless compression, converts images to the WebP format, and integrates lazy loading for enhanced performance. Optimized images are then cached on Gumlet's cloud and delivered through a robust CDN network powered by AWS CloudFront, which has over 215 locations worldwide. Ideal for website owners looking to boost page speed, engagement, and SEO, Gumlet ensures that images are efficiently optimized without altering the original files. The plugin works effortlessly upon installation, requiring no manual intervention, making it a high-efficiency solution for both small blogs and large-scale publishers. With a user-friendly pricing model based on CDN bandwidth consumption, extensive format support, and full integration with popular plugins like WP Rocket, Gumlet guarantees a swift and secure enhancement to your site's image handling capabilities.
Auto Resize Images Based on User Screen Size
- Automatically adjusts image size according to the user's device screen.
- No manual settings required; works in real-time.
- Enhances user experience by delivering appropriately sized images.
Visually Lossless Compression
- Compresses images without compromising visual quality.
- Reduces page weight, leading to faster load times.
- Improves overall site performance and user engagement.
Convert Images to WebP Format
- Automatically converts images to the WebP format, which is more efficient.
- WebP images load faster and consume less bandwidth.
- Helps in achieving better scores on performance tests like Google PageSpeed Insights.
In-built Lazy Load
- Delays loading of offscreen images until they are needed.
- Reduces initial page load time, improving user experience.
- Helps in deferring offscreen images as recommended by performance tools.
Rating and reviews
fabien789
31 Mar, 2022
I’m a customer for 2 years and I have to say that Gumlet is getting better and better every month. They always implement the latest technologies available to make websites fast and media assets look great. I totally rely on it to optimize my images and static content delivery (CSS and js) to make sure my wordpress is fast. I have nothing bad to say about it. I just had a ssl problem once but it has been fixed within 2 hours. I contacted the support 5 to 10 times and I always had quick and professional answers. I recommend this product to all my clients. Gumlet doesn’t ask me to leave a review but I’m just surprised not to see more excellent ones. Keep doing a great job like this. Thanks!
Henry Hoe
18 Feb, 2022
I had a problem trying to serve my JS & CSS files through gumlet. Thanks to the team they were able to fix it for me. Awesome company.
Mike Allen
25 Aug, 2020
I’ve yet to find “the perfect” image optimization tool and CDN but Gumlet comes close. I manage nearly 100 WordPress sites and use Gumlet more than competing tools. For sites using Divi or with complex galleries and background layouts, many image optimization plugins seem to break something. I’ve tested premium versions of Gumlet, ShortPixel Adaptive Images, WP Compress, Cloudimage, and Smush Pro. I’ve found Gumlet (and ShortPixel Adaptive Images for Divi sites) to be the most reliable for optimizing and offloading images off my server via a CDN. If anything looks off, usually I can uncheck one of the few settings and it’s resolved. I’ve had to reach out to Gumlet’s support a few times and found them to be responsive and helpful.
I like how Gumlet does not alter the actual images at all. It does all the optimizations via copies stored on their CDN. Some image-optimization plugins like Smush Pro and ShortPixel (ShortPixel Adaptive Images is different) actually change and overwrite your images. That can be a bad thing to do to a client’s images (though the above mentioned options can make backups and revert things if needed).
In short, I recommend Gumlet. They work, are affordable to deploy, and are regularly improving their product and management dashboard.
alexdo
16 Jul, 2020
Great plugin that is user friendly! They have a great support team if you ever need help.
Danil
14 Jul, 2020
It’s very easy to install and configure the plugin.
All works out of the box.
Thanks for the CSS/JS serving feature.
Thanks to Gumlet support team for the fast response.
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