WP HTTP Compression vs Advanced Speed Increaser (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Advanced Speed Increaser
3.8(10)
300 active installs
Free
Updated 6 years ago
View Advanced Speed Increaser Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Advanced Speed Increaser has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 10 reviews) while WP HTTP Compression leads in active installations (500 vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP HTTP Compression has accumulated 61K+ total downloads while Advanced Speed Increaser has 18K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP HTTP Compression | Advanced Speed Increaser | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.3/5 | ► | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ► | 10 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 61K+ | ◄ | 18K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Age | 16 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4.1+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 2.2.1 |
Rating
2.3/5WP HTTP Compression
►Advanced Speed Increaser3.8/5
Total Reviews
8WP HTTP Compression
►Advanced Speed Increaser10
Active Installs
500WP HTTP Compression
◄Advanced Speed Increaser300
Total Downloads
61K+WP HTTP Compression
◄Advanced Speed Increaser18K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP HTTP Compression
Advanced Speed IncreaserN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoWP HTTP Compression
►Advanced Speed Increaser6 years ago
First Released
2010WP HTTP Compression
Advanced Speed Increaser2016
Age
16 yearsWP HTTP Compression
Advanced Speed Increaser10 years
WP Requires
3.4.1+WP HTTP Compression
Advanced Speed Increaser3.5+
PHP Requires
false+WP HTTP Compression
Advanced Speed Increaserfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP HTTP Compression
Advanced Speed IncreaserFree
Latest Version
1.0WP HTTP Compression
Advanced Speed Increaser2.2.1
Rating Breakdown
WP HTTP Compression
2.3/5(8 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
50%
Advanced Speed Increaser
3.8/5(10 reviews)
5
70%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
30%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP HTTP Compression or Advanced Speed Increaser more popular?
WP HTTP Compression has 500 active installations while Advanced Speed Increaser has 300. WP HTTP Compression is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP HTTP Compression or Advanced Speed Increaser?
WP HTTP Compression has a 2.3/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Advanced Speed Increaser has a 3.8/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are WP HTTP Compression and Advanced Speed Increaser free?
WP HTTP Compression is free and Advanced Speed Increaser is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP HTTP Compression or Advanced Speed Increaser?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP HTTP Compression was last updated 13 years ago and Advanced Speed Increaser was last updated 6 years ago.
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