WordPress plugin comparison
LWS Optimize vs WP Sanitize
At a glance
- LWS Optimize has more active installs: 20K+, against 40+ for WP Sanitize.
- On a typical day, LWS Optimize is downloaded about 169 times, WP Sanitize about 2.
- WP Sanitize has no reviews yet.
- LWS Optimize was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Oct 25, 2011 for WP Sanitize.
- LWS Optimize is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.2.1 for WP Sanitize.
- WP Sanitize has been around longer: since 2011, against 2022 for LWS Optimize.
Line by line
LWS Optimize leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LWS Optimize |  WP Sanitize |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,379 | #22,284 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 18.4K | 34 |
| Rating | 4.6(9) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 3.2.1 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.91 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 15 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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