v4.1.0

Version 4.1.0 (2025-10-09)

New Features

• Increased free plan limit to 2,000 monthly visitors (previously 1,000) for more optimization power at no cost.
• Added offload metrics dashboard with quick access shortcuts for tracking image optimization performance.
• Enhanced srcset detection and handling for better responsive image optimization across all device sizes.

Enhancements

• Improved lazy loading to prioritize above-the-fold images and limit preloading to LCP (Largest Contentful Paint) elements only.
• Enhanced background image detection with support for additional CSS selectors and properties.
• Added compatibility with major caching plugins & hosting.
• Optimized image preloading logic to detect and prioritize only the most critical images for faster page loads.
• Enhanced debug logging capabilities for easier troubleshooting and issue diagnosis.
• Improved placeholder dimension calculations for offloaded images to prevent layout shifts.
• Added accessibility improvements with proper aria-labels and rel attributes on anchor tags.
• Removed intrusive customer satisfaction prompts for a cleaner user experience.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed incompatibility with JetEngine Listing Grid “Load More” feature that prevented images from loading correctly.
• Fixed Jetpack newsletters not displaying Optimole offloaded images, ensuring proper email rendering.
• Fixed image quality sampling issues that prevented accurate preview of optimization settings.
• Fixed placeholder width and height calculations when images are offloaded to the cloud.
• Resolved image storage selection issues that could cause incorrect optimization paths.