WordPress plugin comparison
Magnet Media Optimizer vs WebP Express
At a glance
- WebP Express has more active installs: 300K+, against 20+ for Magnet Media Optimizer.
- On a typical day, WebP Express is downloaded about 2,572 times, Magnet Media Optimizer about 6.
- Magnet Media Optimizer has no reviews yet.
- WebP Express was updated more recently: Oct 18, 2026, against Aug 5, 2026 for Magnet Media Optimizer.
- Magnet Media Optimizer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for WebP Express.
- WebP Express has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Magnet Media Optimizer.
Line by line
WebP Express leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Magnet Media Optimizer |  WebP Express |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #28,617 | #167 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 139 | 161K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(163) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.17 | ×1.12 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 23 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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