Hide Smush Image Optimization Stats

Agencies often struggle with Smush because of clients re-optimizing images repeatedly. Here is how to fix it.

The Problem with Smush for Clients

While Smush is a powerful tool, it often presents too many options to the end-user. Clients logging in to manage their site are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of menu items and settings. This leads to:

• Confusion about where to go to perform simple tasks.
• "I broke the site" support tickets.
• A perception that WordPress is "clunky" or "hard to use".

The Manual Way (Hard)

You could try to use custom code in `functions.php` to hide these menus based on user roles. This requires maintaining code snippets, updating them when the plugin changes, and risking breaking the backend if you make a syntax error.

The Client Calm Way (Easy)

Smush dashboard widgets show how many images 'need' optimization, prompting clients to click 'Optimize Now' every week. Set up Smush once, then hide it from their view.

With Client Calm, you just:

1. Install the plugin.
2. Go to the Menu Manager.
3. Toggle off the Smush menus you want to hide.

It's that simple. No code, no maintenance.