WordPress plugin comparison
LWS Optimize vs NitroPack
At a glance
- NitroPack has more active installs: 80K+, against 20K+ for LWS Optimize.
- On a typical day, NitroPack is downloaded about 701 times, LWS Optimize about 169.
- LWS Optimize is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.3 from 311 reviews.
- NitroPack was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for LWS Optimize.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- NitroPack has been around longer: since 2019, against 2022 for LWS Optimize.
Line by line
NitroPack leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LWS Optimize |  NitroPack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,379 | #500 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 80K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 18.4K | 47.4K |
| Rating | 4.6(9) | 4.3(311) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.91 | ×1.04 |
| Last release | 25 days ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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