WordPress plugin comparison
Asta HTML Minifier vs WP Compress
At a glance
- WP Compress has more active installs: 9K+, against 100+ for Asta HTML Minifier.
- On a typical day, WP Compress is downloaded about 877 times, Asta HTML Minifier about 5.
- Both are rated 4.5 out of 5.
- WP Compress was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Jan 1, 2026 for Asta HTML Minifier.
- WP Compress is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Asta HTML Minifier.
- WP Compress has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for Asta HTML Minifier.
Line by line
WP Compress leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Asta HTML Minifier |  WP Compress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #16,073 | #2,237 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 103 | 24.6K |
| Rating | 4.5(2) | 4.5(155) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.25 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 8 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.30 | 8.0 |
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