WordPress plugin comparison
iLoveIMG vs LWS Optimize
At a glance
- LWS Optimize has more active installs: 20K+, against 100+ for iLoveIMG.
- On a typical day, LWS Optimize is downloaded about 168 times, iLoveIMG about 7.
- LWS Optimize is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 3.2 from 5 reviews.
- LWS Optimize was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Apr 30, 2026 for iLoveIMG.
- LWS Optimize is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for iLoveIMG.
- iLoveIMG has been around longer: since 2019, against 2022 for LWS Optimize.
Line by line
LWS Optimize leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  iLoveIMG |  LWS Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #16,168 | #1,378 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 98 | 18.3K |
| Rating | 3.2(5) | 4.6(9) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×0.91 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | 7.4 |
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