WordPress plugin comparison
Force WebP vs WebP Express
At a glance
- WebP Express has more active installs: 300K+, against 100+ for Force WebP.
- On a typical day, WebP Express is downloaded about 2,753 times, Force WebP about 6.
- WebP Express is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 162 reviews, against 4.0 from 1 review.
- WebP Express was updated more recently: Oct 18, 2026, against Aug 23, 2026 for Force WebP.
- Force WebP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for WebP Express.
- WebP Express has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for Force WebP.
Line by line
WebP Express leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Force WebP |  WebP Express |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,337 | #167 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 178 | 159.1K |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | 4.4(162) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.35 | ×1.12 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 22 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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