WordPress plugin comparison
Request Metrics vs WP Compress
At a glance
- WP Compress has more active installs: 9K+, against fewer than 10 for Request Metrics.
- On a typical day, WP Compress is downloaded about 877 times, Request Metrics about 1.
- Request Metrics has no reviews yet.
- WP Compress was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Apr 17, 2024 for Request Metrics.
- WP Compress is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.4.14 for Request Metrics.
- WP Compress has been around longer: since 2018, against 2024 for Request Metrics.
Line by line
WP Compress leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Request Metrics |  WP Compress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #49,157 | #2,237 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 9K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 27 | 24.6K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(155) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.4.14 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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