WordPress media roadmap focused on local-first workflows.

Development priorities remain grounded in the plugin’s GPL-first promise: dependable core tools, stronger documentation, and optional integrations that do not block the free experience.

v3.0 - Local Engine (Shipped)

SHIPPED — June 2026

Non-destructive WebP & AVIF sibling generation. #240
Active GD & Imagick capability audits. #241
Backup-first local recovery ledger. #242

v3.1 - Automation & Crawlers (In Progress)

IN-PROGRESS — Q3 2026

Dynamic image sitemap and license structured data. #250
WP-CLI support for background batch processing. #251
Cron-based scheduled health scans. #252

v3.2 - Media Intelligence (Planning & Voting)

PLANNING — Q4 2026

Duplicate hash audits and safe rename maps. #260
Contextual AI alt-text suggestion reviews. #261
Broken local image link auto-repairs. #262

Community Voting

How features are prioritized.

We build features based on active user feedback and performance bottlenecks. Review our prioritization guidelines:

How to vote on new features

We use GitHub Discussions for roadmap planning. To vote for an upcoming release item, navigate to our GitHub repository Discussions board, select a feature proposal under the "Roadmap Proposals" category, and add a reaction or comment. Ideas with the highest community votes are pulled into the upcoming release milestone.

Standard Roadmap Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This roadmap represents our current development goals and priorities. Because Cyphex Image Hunter is open-source and depends on server dependencies, release schedules, specifications, and priorities can change at any time without prior notice. This roadmap does not constitute a guarantee or binding commitment to deliver any feature on a specific date.

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Install the free plugin and use the local tools first, then add optional providers when they fit your process.

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