WordPress plugin comparison
PageSpeed Module vs WPSpeed
At a glance
- WPSpeed has more active installs: 2K+, against 200+ for PageSpeed Module.
- On a typical day, WPSpeed is downloaded about 88 times, PageSpeed Module about 6.
- WPSpeed is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews, against 4.5 from 4 reviews.
- PageSpeed Module was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Oct 28, 2026 for WPSpeed.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- PageSpeed Module has been around longer: since 2017, against 2022 for WPSpeed.
Line by line
WPSpeed leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PageSpeed Module |  WPSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,685 | #4,699 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 103 | 2.3K |
| Rating | 4.5(4) | 4.9(40) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.44 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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