WordPress plugin comparison
PBC Image Compress vs Optimus
At a glance
- Optimus has more active installs: 30K+, against 10+ for PBC Image Compress.
- On a typical day, Optimus is downloaded about 60 times, PBC Image Compress about 1.
- Optimus is rated higher: 4.2 out of 5 from 69 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Optimus was updated more recently: Mar 2, 2026, against Oct 5, 2016 for PBC Image Compress.
- Optimus is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.5.33 for PBC Image Compress.
- Optimus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2016 for PBC Image Compress.
Line by line
Optimus leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PBC Image Compress |  Optimus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43,287 | #1,070 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 26 | 1.6K |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 4.2(69) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.5.33 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.70 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 8 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6 |
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