WordPress plugin comparison
Dr. Speed vs Image Optimizer
At a glance
- Image Optimizer has more active installs: 1M+, against fewer than 10 for Dr. Speed.
- On a typical day, Image Optimizer is downloaded about 5,537 times, Dr. Speed about 6.
- Dr. Speed is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 1.7 from 81 reviews.
- Dr. Speed was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Sep 22, 2026 for Image Optimizer.
- Dr. Speed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Image Optimizer.
- Image Optimizer has been around longer: since 2024, against 2026 for Dr. Speed.
Line by line
Image Optimizer leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Dr. Speed |  Image Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #73,557 | #58 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 361 | 174.3K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 1.7(81) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×1.28 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4 |
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