WordPress plugin comparison
Optimus vs WebP Express
At a glance
- WebP Express has more active installs: 300K+, against 30K+ for Optimus.
- On a typical day, WebP Express is downloaded about 2,753 times, Optimus about 60.
- WebP Express is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 162 reviews, against 4.2 from 69 reviews.
- WebP Express was updated more recently: Oct 18, 2026, against Mar 2, 2026 for Optimus.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- Optimus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2018 for WebP Express.
Line by line
WebP Express leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Optimus |  WebP Express |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,070 | #167 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.6K | 159.1K |
| Rating | 4.2(69) | 4.4(162) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×1.12 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 22 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.6 |
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