WordPress plugin comparison
Magic optimize vs WebP Express
At a glance
- WebP Express has more active installs: 300K+, against 10+ for Magic optimize.
- On a typical day, WebP Express is downloaded about 2,753 times, Magic optimize about 2.
- Magic optimize is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.4 from 162 reviews.
- WebP Express was updated more recently: Oct 18, 2026, against Jun 27, 2025 for Magic optimize.
- WebP Express is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for Magic optimize.
- WebP Express has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for Magic optimize.
Line by line
WebP Express leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Magic optimize |  WebP Express |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #29,771 | #167 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 45 | 159.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.4(162) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.08 | ×1.12 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 22 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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