WordPress plugin comparison
Embed Optimizer vs LWS Optimize
Embed Optimizer
by WordPress Performance Team
50K+ installs3.0
LWS Optimize
by Aurélien LWS
20K+ installs4.6
At a glance
- Embed Optimizer has more active installs: 50K+, against 20K+ for LWS Optimize.
- On a typical day, Embed Optimizer is downloaded about 357 times, LWS Optimize about 169.
- LWS Optimize is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- LWS Optimize was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Aug 26, 2026 for Embed Optimizer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- LWS Optimize has been around longer: since 2022, against 2024 for Embed Optimizer.
Line by line
LWS Optimize leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Embed Optimizer | LWS Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #779 | #1,379 |
| Active installs | 50K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 9K | 18.4K |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 4.6(9) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.91 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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