What is the purpose of the wp-smpro-smush-data in WordPress?

The wp-smpro-smush-data is used to store data related to image optimization performed by the Smush plugin in WordPress. It includes statistics about image sizes before and after compression, helping users understand the effectiveness of the optimization process.

How does image compression affect my website's performance?

Image compression reduces the file size of images, which can significantly improve website loading times and overall performance. Smaller images take less time to load, resulting in better user experience and potentially higher search engine rankings.

What are the different image sizes tracked by the Smush plugin?

The Smush plugin tracks various image sizes including 'woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail', 'thumbnail', 'medium', 'woocommerce_thumbnail', 'woocommerce_single', 'medium_large', 'large', '1536x1536', and 'full'. Each size has its own statistics for size before and after optimization.

Is lossy compression used in the Smush plugin for image optimization?

No, in the provided data, the 'lossy' parameter is set to false, indicating that the Smush plugin is currently using lossless compression, which maintains the original quality of images while reducing file size.

How can I check the effectiveness of image optimization with Smush?

You can check the effectiveness of image optimization by reviewing the 'size_before' and 'size_after' values for each image size. The 'percent' value indicates how much the file size has been reduced, giving you insights into the optimization impact.