Hello,
After optimization, there is no need to manually update your images. CompressX automatically displays AVIF and WebP versions on the front-end using .htaccess rewrite rules. When a browser requests an image from your “uploads” directory, CompressX redirects the request to the “compressx-nextgen” directory instead.
Please note that if you uninstall the CompressX plugin, your site will revert to original image formats. Deleting the plugin removes the rewrite rules and configurations, preventing WebP and AVIF files from loading.
We strongly advise against deleting original images, as this process is irreversible. Furthermore, original images serve as a necessary fallback for browsers that do not yet support AVIF or WebP.
Kind regards.
What about thhe website size? the backup is almost 7GB already. What do you recommend for my site? Thanks for yoour replly.
Hello,
In my previous reply, I explained how CompressX works and the potential risks of deleting your original images. Ultimately, you will need to weigh the benefits of a better visitor experience through optimized images against the potential drawbacks of the conversion process. The final decision on whether to proceed is entirely yours.
Kind regards.
I have coonverted all images, when I visit the site I see still service jpg image. Could you please check and confirm and show me how the plugin is service AVIF? Site link: https://cabofishings.com/
Hello @mohsinworld
CompressX automatically serves AVIF/WebP images once the conversion is successful, so you don’t need to take any extra steps.
We have checked the site you provided and can confirm that AVIF is already being served properly. Please refer to this screenshot for verification.
For future reference, you can follow this documentation to verify whether AVIF/WebP is being served on your site.
All the best,
Thanks for the confirmation.
Where to see all the converted images? In media library I see the image and how much compressed size but can’t see the actual file.
You are welcome. @mohsinworld
All converted AVIF/WebP images are stored on your server in the /wp-content/compressx-nextgen/ folder.
All the best,
Cool. Maybe will you introduce Lazy Load option as an optional functionality? I’m using Hammingbird and it’s Image Lazy Load not working for mobile. Thanks
Hello @mohsinworld
WordPress has integrated a lazyloading function with it since version 5.5. For more details, you can check this post. So normally you don’t need to enable an extra lazyloading function from other plugins.
All the best,
Good to knoww, but whey Google PageSpeed shows no lazyload enabled?
Question: If I want to deleted that plugin, what should I do? Remove all the image first or upon plugin deletation the folder it creates and stored all the converted images will be deleted as well?
Hi there. You can find a ‘Delete all converted images at once’ option in the CompressX settings. Please use this to remove your files prior to uninstallation. Screenshot by Lightshot
