WordPress plugin comparison
AEH Speed Optimization vs LWS Optimize
AEH Speed Optimization
by Passionate Brains
2K+ installs3.2
LWS Optimize
by Aurélien LWS
20K+ installs4.6
At a glance
- LWS Optimize has more active installs: 20K+, against 2K+ for AEH Speed Optimization.
- On a typical day, LWS Optimize is downloaded about 169 times, AEH Speed Optimization about 74.
- LWS Optimize is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 3.2 from 20 reviews.
- AEH Speed Optimization was updated more recently: Oct 15, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for LWS Optimize.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- AEH Speed Optimization has been around longer: since 2019, against 2022 for LWS Optimize.
Line by line
LWS Optimize leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | AEH Speed Optimization | LWS Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,557 | #1,378 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.1K | 18.2K |
| Rating | 3.2(20) | 4.6(9) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×0.91 |
| Last release | 25 days ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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