WebP Express vs Deviant Thumbs (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WebP Express has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 160 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebP Express has accumulated 4.1M+ total downloads while Deviant Thumbs has 8.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WebP Express | Deviant Thumbs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | 3.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 160 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.1M+ | ◄ | 8.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2008 | |
| Age | 8 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.25.14 | 1.8.6 |
Rating
4.4/5WebP Express
◄Deviant Thumbs3.5/5
Total Reviews
160WebP Express
◄Deviant Thumbs2
Active Installs
300K+WebP Express
◄Deviant Thumbs10
Total Downloads
4.1M+WebP Express
◄Deviant Thumbs8.5K+
Support Resolution
0%WebP Express
Deviant ThumbsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebP Express
◄Deviant Thumbs15 years ago
First Released
2018WebP Express
Deviant Thumbs2008
Age
8 yearsWebP Express
Deviant Thumbs18 years
WP Requires
4.0+WebP Express
Deviant Thumbs2.8+
PHP Requires
5.6+WebP Express
Deviant Thumbsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebP Express
Deviant ThumbsFree
Latest Version
0.25.14WebP Express
Deviant Thumbs1.8.6
Rating Breakdown
WebP Express
4.4/5(160 reviews)
5
81%
4
4%
3
1%
2
4%
1
10%
Deviant Thumbs
3.5/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
50%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WebP Express Reviews
by Wishlight
Good plugin
Good plugin. Thanks for the update.
by metroobra
Excelent and good free plugin
Excelent and good free plugin for convert images jpg/png a webp
by smastromattei
Amazing
This stuff is the real deal: just an app that works, no hassling like premium versions or special features. Thank you.
Deviant Thumbs Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WebP Express or Deviant Thumbs more popular?
WebP Express has 300K+ active installations while Deviant Thumbs has 10. WebP Express is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebP Express or Deviant Thumbs?
WebP Express has a 4.4/5 rating from 160 reviews, while Deviant Thumbs has a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WebP Express and Deviant Thumbs free?
WebP Express is free and Deviant Thumbs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebP Express or Deviant Thumbs?
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?
WebP Express was last updated 2 months ago and Deviant Thumbs was last updated 15 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.