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Smush

What Smush is
Smush is an image-processing product with API access, batch processing, and tools for changing image size and metadata. It supports both compression modes and lists JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and AVIF as supported formats. The maximum upload size is 256. A free plan is available. Pro Basic lists one site and 50GB of CDN bandwidth; Pro Standard lists three sites and 100GB of CDN bandwidth. Smush also includes campaign formats such as pop-ups, slide-ins, embeds, widgets, after-post opt-ins, and social sharing bars. Campaigns can be triggered by time, scrolling, clicks, exit intent, or ad-block detection. Audience and geo-targeting, lead capture forms, and custom CSS are supported. A/B testing is not supported. These tools make the product relevant to buyers who need image optimization as well as campaign capabilities. Its website is wpmudev.com/project/wp-smush-pro/ and the listed platform is API.
Who it suits
Smush suits people who want API-based image processing with both compression modes, batch jobs, resizing, and metadata controls. Its campaign tools may also fit teams that need several formats, triggers, targeting, and lead capture in one product.
What it does well
- Offers both compression modes and batch processing.
- Resizes images and provides metadata controls.
- Supports JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and AVIF.
- Campaigns support audience and geo-targeting.
- Provides lead capture forms and custom CSS.
What to know first
- A/B testing is not supported.
- The maximum upload size is 256.
Limits
The maximum upload size is 256, and A/B testing is not supported. Pro Basic covers one site and 50GB of CDN bandwidth; Pro Standard covers three sites and 100GB.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Basic | 1 site · 50GB CDN bandwidth | On request |
| Pro Standard | 3 sites · 100GB CDN bandwidth | On request |
As wpmudev.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://wpmudev.com/project/wp-smush-pro/.
- Start with the free plan.
- Use the API for image processing.
- Choose Pro Basic for one site and 50GB of CDN bandwidth, or Pro Standard for three sites and 100GB.
Verdict
Choose Smush if you need API-based image processing alongside campaign formats and targeting tools. Look elsewhere if A/B testing is essential or the listed upload-size ceiling does not fit your needs.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Smush has a free plan.
What image formats does Smush support?
JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and AVIF.
Does it support batch processing and resizing?
Yes. Batch processing and image resizing are supported.
Can campaigns be targeted or tested?
Audience and geo-targeting are supported, but A/B testing is not.
What do the Pro plans include?
Pro Basic lists one site and 50GB of CDN bandwidth. Pro Standard lists three sites and 100GB.
Facts from Smush's own pages
- API access
- Yes · wpmudev.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Batch processing
- Yes · wpmudev.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Compression modes
- both · wpmudev.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · wpmudev.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Max upload size
- 256 · wpmudev.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Metadata controls
- Yes · wpmudev.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Image resizing
- Yes · wpmudev.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Supported formats
- JPG/JPEG,PNG,GIF,WebP,AVIF · wpmudev.com, 22 Sept 2026
Where Smush stands on Freedom251
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