WordPress plugin comparison
CompressX vs Magic optimize
At a glance
- CompressX has more active installs: 40K+, against 10+ for Magic optimize.
- On a typical day, CompressX is downloaded about 444 times, Magic optimize about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- CompressX was updated more recently: Oct 7, 2026, against Jun 27, 2025 for Magic optimize.
- CompressX is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Magic optimize.
- CompressX has been around longer: since 2024, against 2025 for Magic optimize.
Line by line
CompressX leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CompressX |  Magic optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #819 | #29,771 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 15.9K | 45 |
| Rating | 5.0(198) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 67% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.37 | ×0.08 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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