Rethumbify: review

We often point out that one of the typical bottlenecks in website loading speed is images, particularly on poorly or non-optimized sites. Among these, thumbnails —smaller versions of the images uploaded to WordPress used as previews of the full-sized originals— stand out. These thumbnails are generated automatically, either by WordPress itself or, in some cases, by the installed Theme.

Despite their small size, thumbnails can have a significant impact on site performance, making them worthy of special attention. This is where Rethumbify comes into play: a specialized tool for thumbnail optimization, designed to enhance user experience. In this brief review, we’ll explain why we recommend it.

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Rethumbify: Optimizing your Thumbnails

This WordPress plugin is perfect for achieving optimal results with virtually no effort. As shown in the screenshot below, all it takes is the click of a button to let the plugin get to work.

Fine-Tuning Thumbnail Regeneration with Rethumbify

Before clicking on “Start Regeneration,” you can customize the thumbnail recreation process to suit your needs. For instance, you can enable the option to regenerate only the featured images of your posts.

Additionally, you can create one or more rules to define which types of content will be targeted for regeneration.

Always remember to hit the Save Changes button to ensure your settings are preserved.

Once everything is configured to your liking, you’re ready to begin the process. It’s worth noting that keeping the plugin updated ensures access to the latest and most efficient compression algorithms. Depending on the growth of your site’s content, running the regeneration process every three months can be a good practice.

Conclusion

As we’ve seen, this is a powerful yet ultra-minimalistic plugin. It’s easier to use than a game of tic-tac-toe. However, the benefits of having optimized thumbnails with the correct file sizes are immense. It significantly reduces the load on your server while delivering lightweight images to your users, saving them valuable loading time.

Wishing you success in your endeavors, and thank you for reading!