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Swift Offload

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Description

Swift Offload is a powerful WordPress plugin that offloads your media library to cloud storage and delivers content through a CDN for improved performance and reduced server load.

Why Use Swift Offload?

  • Reduce Server Storage – Free up disk space by storing media in the cloud
  • Faster Page Loads – Serve media through CloudFront CDN
  • Scalable – Handle unlimited media without server constraints
  • Cost Effective – Use affordable storage providers like Wasabi

Key Features

  • Multiple Storage Providers – Amazon S3, Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, MinIO
  • CloudFront CDN – Integrated CDN support with signed URLs for private content
  • Bulk Offload – Background processing to offload existing media
  • Auto Offload – Automatically offload new uploads
  • URL Rewriting – Seamlessly rewrite media URLs in your content
  • Image Optimization – WebP conversion and compression
  • Local File Removal – Option to delete local copies after offload
  • WP-CLI Support – Automate operations via command line
  • Modern Admin UI – Clean, intuitive React-based interface

Supported Storage Providers

  • Amazon S3 – The industry standard for cloud storage
  • Wasabi – S3-compatible with no egress fees
  • DigitalOcean Spaces – Simple, affordable object storage
  • MinIO – Self-hosted S3-compatible storage

Privacy & Data

Swift Offload respects your privacy:

  • Does NOT collect any user data without consent
  • Does NOT send data to external servers (except your configured cloud storage)
  • Does NOT track users or collect analytics
  • Stores cloud storage credentials securely in your WordPress database
  • All media operations happen on your server

Third-Party Libraries

This plugin uses the following open-source libraries:

  • React – MIT License
  • Tailwind CSS – MIT License
  • Radix UI – MIT License
  • TanStack Query – MIT License
  • Lucide Icons – ISC License
  • Shadcn/ui – MIT License

Source Code

The original source code for all compiled assets is included in this plugin:

  • React Admin App: app/src/ directory
  • SCSS Styles: dev/scss/ directory
  • JavaScript: dev/js/ directory

Build tools used: Vite, TypeScript, PostCSS, Sass

To build from source:
cd app && npm install && npm run build

External Services

This plugin connects to external services only when explicitly configured by you:

Cloud Storage Providers (User Configured)

When you configure cloud storage, the plugin connects to your chosen provider to upload and manage media files.

  • Supported Providers: Amazon S3, Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, MinIO, CloudFront
  • Data Sent: Your media files (only when you initiate offload operations)
  • When: Only when you configure storage and perform offload/sync operations
  • Your Responsibility: You must review and agree to the terms of service of your chosen storage provider:

Deactivation Feedback (Optional)

When deactivating, you may optionally provide feedback to help us improve.

  • Service Provider: Swift Plugins
  • Data Sent: Feedback reason, comments (only if you choose to submit)
  • When: Only when you voluntarily submit the feedback form
  • Terms of Use: Terms
  • Privacy Policy: Privacy
  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/swift-offload directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Use the Settings -> Swift Offload screen to configure the plugin.
  4. Enter your S3 credentials and bucket information.
  5. Test the connection and start offloading your media.
What storage providers are supported?

Swift Offload supports Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage providers including Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, and MinIO (self-hosted).

Will my existing media be offloaded?

Yes, you can bulk offload existing media files using the built-in tools or WP-CLI commands. The plugin includes a batch processing system that handles large media libraries efficiently.

Can I remove local files after offloading?

Yes, Swift Offload includes an option to remove local files after they have been successfully offloaded to S3. This helps free up server disk space.

Is my data secure?

Yes. Your cloud storage credentials are stored securely in your WordPress database. All API calls to your storage provider use secure HTTPS connections.

Does this work with CloudFront?

Yes, Swift Offload has built-in CloudFront CDN support with signed URL capabilities for private content delivery.

Can I migrate from another S3 plugin?

Yes, Swift Offload includes a migration tool that can import settings and data from other popular S3 offload plugins.

Is there WP-CLI support?

Yes, Swift Offload provides comprehensive WP-CLI commands for automation:

  • wp swift-offload offload --all – Offload all media
  • wp swift-offload remove-local --all – Remove local copies
  • wp swift-offload rewrite-urls – Rewrite URLs in content
  • wp swift-offload diagnostics – Run diagnostics

1.0.3

  • Fix: Remove programmatic plugin deactivation (deactivate_plugins) per WordPress guidelines
  • Security: Use wpdb::prepare() for all SQL queries with dynamic IN clauses
  • Fix: Reduce readme tags to 5 (WordPress.org limit)
  • Fix: Match “Requires at least” version between readme.txt and plugin header

1.0.2

  • Fix: Replace direct style/script output with wp_enqueue_style/script
  • Fix: Restore source code for compiled assets (React, SCSS, JS)
  • Fix: Use wp_safe_redirect instead of wp_redirect
  • Fix: Remove bundled node_modules and source map files
  • Security: Add proper escaping for SQL table names in uninstall

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Support for Amazon S3, Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, MinIO
  • CloudFront CDN integration with signed URLs
  • Background job processing for bulk operations
  • Image optimization with WebP conversion
  • Modern React-based admin interface
  • WP-CLI commands for automation
  • Migration tool for other S3 plugins
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