WordPress plugin comparison
Instant Gzip Compression vs WP-Optimize
Instant Gzip Compression
by riotweb
300+ installs2.3
WP-Optimize
by David Anderson / Team Updraft
1M+ installs4.8
At a glance
- WP-Optimize has more active installs: 1M+, against 300+ for Instant Gzip Compression.
- On a typical day, WP-Optimize is downloaded about 6,738 times, Instant Gzip Compression about 5.
- WP-Optimize is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,616 reviews, against 2.3 from 3 reviews.
- WP-Optimize was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Oct 14, 2016 for Instant Gzip Compression.
- WP-Optimize is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.6.30 for Instant Gzip Compression.
- WP-Optimize has been around longer: since 2009, against 2016 for Instant Gzip Compression.
Line by line
WP-Optimize leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Instant Gzip Compression | WP-Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,638 | #53 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 105 | 218.3K |
| Rating | 2.3(3) | 4.8(2.6K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 33% |
| Tested up to | 4.6.30 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×3.13 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | today |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.2 |
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