WordPress plugin comparison
Optimus vs Simple WebP Optimizer
At a glance
- Optimus has more active installs: 30K+, against 10+ for Simple WebP Optimizer.
- On a typical day, Optimus is downloaded about 60 times, Simple WebP Optimizer about 1.
- Simple WebP Optimizer has no reviews yet.
- Optimus was updated more recently: Mar 2, 2026, against Feb 6, 2026 for Simple WebP Optimizer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- Optimus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for Simple WebP Optimizer.
Line by line
Optimus leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Optimus |  Simple WebP Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,070 | #32,839 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.6K | 44 |
| Rating | 4.2(69) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×0.10 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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