WordPress plugin comparison
Optimus vs Simple Webp Images
At a glance
- Optimus has more active installs: 30K+, against 20+ for Simple Webp Images.
- On a typical day, Optimus is downloaded about 60 times, Simple Webp Images about 3.
- Optimus is rated higher: 4.2 out of 5 from 69 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Optimus was updated more recently: Mar 2, 2026, against Apr 14, 2024 for Simple Webp Images.
- Optimus is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.5.14 for Simple Webp Images.
- Optimus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2020 for Simple Webp Images.
Line by line
Optimus leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Optimus |  Simple Webp Images |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,070 | #27,791 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 56 |
| Rating | 4.2(69) | 3.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.5.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×0.03 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 8.0 |
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