WordPress plugin comparison
Image Optimizer vs WebP Express
At a glance
- WebP Express has more active installs: 300K+, against 20+ for Image Optimizer.
- On a typical day, WebP Express is downloaded about 2,753 times, Image Optimizer about 3.
- Image Optimizer is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.4 from 162 reviews.
- WebP Express was updated more recently: Oct 18, 2026, against Sep 17, 2026 for Image Optimizer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- WebP Express has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Image Optimizer.
Line by line
WebP Express leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Image Optimizer |  WebP Express |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,614 | #167 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 63 | 159.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.4(162) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×1.12 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 22 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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