WordPress plugin comparison
Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer vs WebP Express
At a glance
- WebP Express has more active installs: 300K+, against 20+ for Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer.
- On a typical day, WebP Express is downloaded about 2,572 times, Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer about 2.
- Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.4 from 163 reviews.
- WebP Express was updated more recently: Oct 18, 2026, against Mar 26, 2026 for Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- WebP Express has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer.
Line by line
WebP Express leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Auto WebP & Alt Optimizer |  WebP Express |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,977 | #167 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 48 | 161K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.4(163) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×1.12 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 22 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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