WordPress plugin comparison
ImgSmaller vs LWS Optimize
At a glance
- LWS Optimize has more active installs: 20K+, against fewer than 10 for ImgSmaller.
- On a typical day, LWS Optimize is downloaded about 168 times, ImgSmaller about 3.
- ImgSmaller has no reviews yet.
- LWS Optimize was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Sep 27, 2026 for ImgSmaller.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- LWS Optimize has been around longer: since 2022, against 2025 for ImgSmaller.
Line by line
LWS Optimize leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  ImgSmaller |  LWS Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #72,177 | #1,378 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 84 | 18.3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.6(9) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.91 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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