WordPress plugin comparison
LWS Optimize vs WP Compress
At a glance
- LWS Optimize has more active installs: 20K+, against 9K+ for WP Compress.
- On a typical day, WP Compress is downloaded about 877 times, LWS Optimize about 169.
- LWS Optimize is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.5 from 155 reviews.
- WP Compress was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for LWS Optimize.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Compress has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for LWS Optimize.
Line by line
LWS Optimize leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LWS Optimize |  WP Compress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,378 | #2,237 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 18.2K | 24.2K |
| Rating | 4.6(9) | 4.5(155) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.91 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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