WordPress plugin comparison
WebP Express vs Media Optimizer
At a glance
- WebP Express has more active installs: 300K+, against fewer than 10 for Media Optimizer.
- On a typical day, WebP Express is downloaded about 2,572 times, Media Optimizer about 5.
- Media Optimizer has no reviews yet.
- Media Optimizer was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Oct 18, 2026 for WebP Express.
- Media Optimizer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for WebP Express.
- WebP Express has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Media Optimizer.
Line by line
WebP Express leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WebP Express |  Media Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #167 | #62,483 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 161K | 141 |
| Rating | 4.4(163) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.12 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 23 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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