WordPress plugin comparison
Force gzip vs WP HTTP Compression
At a glance
- WP HTTP Compression has more active installs: 400+, against 200+ for Force gzip.
- On a typical day, WP HTTP Compression is downloaded about 4 times, Force gzip about 3.
- Force gzip is rated higher: 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 2.3 from 8 reviews.
- WP HTTP Compression was updated more recently: Jul 11, 2012, against Jul 20, 2010 for Force gzip.
- Force gzip is tested with a newer WordPress: 3.0.5, against 2.9.2 for WP HTTP Compression.
Line by line
WP HTTP Compression leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Force gzip |  WP HTTP Compression |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,000 | #9,442 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 49 | 114 |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | 2.3(8) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.0.5 | 2.9.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 16 years ago | 14 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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