WordPress plugin comparison
EWWW Image Optimizer vs Squidge
At a glance
- EWWW Image Optimizer has more active installs: 1M+, against 30+ for Squidge.
- On a typical day, EWWW Image Optimizer is downloaded about 14,966 times, Squidge about 3.
- EWWW Image Optimizer is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,845 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- EWWW Image Optimizer was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Dec 21, 2021 for Squidge.
- EWWW Image Optimizer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.8.19 for Squidge.
- EWWW Image Optimizer has been around longer: since 2012, against 2021 for Squidge.
Line by line
EWWW Image Optimizer leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  EWWW Image Optimizer |  Squidge |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #59 | #23,625 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 950.2K | 45 |
| Rating | 4.8(1.8K) | 3.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 25% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.8.19 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.43 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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