WordPress plugin comparison
EWWW Image Optimizer vs Force WebP
At a glance
- EWWW Image Optimizer has more active installs: 1M+, against 100+ for Force WebP.
- On a typical day, EWWW Image Optimizer is downloaded about 14,966 times, Force WebP about 6.
- EWWW Image Optimizer is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,845 reviews, against 4.0 from 1 review.
- EWWW Image Optimizer was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Aug 23, 2026 for Force WebP.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- EWWW Image Optimizer has been around longer: since 2012, against 2025 for Force WebP.
Line by line
EWWW Image Optimizer leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  EWWW Image Optimizer |  Force WebP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #59 | #13,309 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 950.2K | 173 |
| Rating | 4.8(1.8K) | 4.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 25% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.43 | ×0.35 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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