WordPress plugin comparison
LWS Optimize vs Smart Optimizer
At a glance
- LWS Optimize has more active installs: 20K+, against 10+ for Smart Optimizer.
- On a typical day, LWS Optimize is downloaded about 169 times, Smart Optimizer about 2.
- Smart Optimizer has no reviews yet.
- LWS Optimize was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against May 17, 2025 for Smart Optimizer.
- LWS Optimize is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Smart Optimizer.
- LWS Optimize has been around longer: since 2022, against 2025 for Smart Optimizer.
Line by line
LWS Optimize leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LWS Optimize |  Smart Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,379 | #38,967 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 18.4K | 53 |
| Rating | 4.6(9) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.91 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 25 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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