WP-Compress-HTML
v1.0by mandar-marathe · updated 15 years ago
Reduces the HTML file size by removing unnecessary white space from the HTML document created by the WordPress blog.
- Rank
- #25,433
- Down84 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 27
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.3K
- 14,330 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-Compress-HTML at a glance
WP-Compress-HTML is a WordPress plugin by mandar-marathe with 20+ active installs, the #25,433 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 9% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Jan 22, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 17 plugins tagged “space”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats171 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-Compress-HTML |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 27 · -3.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
Rank over time
#25,433 · down 51 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,433 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,349 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,219 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,105 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,132 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,004 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,992 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,055 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,350 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,382 |
Growth %
Average -0.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -12.90% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 16, 2008
- Last updated
- Jan 22, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-Compress-HTML
How many websites use WP-Compress-HTML?
WP-Compress-HTML is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,433 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-Compress-HTML been downloaded?
14,330 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was WP-Compress-HTML last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jan 22, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is WP-Compress-HTML compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-Compress-HTML’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is WP-Compress-HTML still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-Compress-HTML have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP-Compress-HTML?
The plugins most like WP-Compress-HTML, by the tags they share, are Minify HTML (10K+), WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript (8K+) and Raw HTML (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 14.3K |
| Author | mandar-marathe |
| First released | May 16, 2008 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 22, 2012 |
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