WordPress plugin comparison
Base64 Images vs reSmush.it
At a glance
- reSmush.it has more active installs: 100K+, against 40+ for Base64 Images.
- On a typical day, reSmush.it is downloaded about 449 times, Base64 Images about 3.
- Both are rated 4.3 out of 5.
- reSmush.it was updated more recently: Aug 20, 2026, against Nov 28, 2020 for Base64 Images.
- reSmush.it is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.5.24 for Base64 Images.
- reSmush.it has been around longer: since 2016, against 2017 for Base64 Images.
Line by line
reSmush.it leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Base64 Images |  reSmush.it |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,755 | #364 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 58 | 13.6K |
| Rating | 4.3(3) | 4.3(166) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 5.5.24 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.25 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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