WordPress plugin comparison
WP Compress vs WP Compress for MainWP
At a glance
- WP Compress has more active installs: 9K+, against 400+ for WP Compress for MainWP.
- On a typical day, WP Compress is downloaded about 877 times, WP Compress for MainWP about 10.
- WP Compress for MainWP is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.5 from 155 reviews.
- WP Compress was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Aug 31, 2026 for WP Compress for MainWP.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Compress has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for WP Compress for MainWP.
Line by line
WP Compress leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Compress |  WP Compress for MainWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,237 | #9,236 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 24.6K | 240 |
| Rating | 4.5(155) | 4.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.52 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4 |
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