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EWWW Image Optimizer vs Allow Webp image (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

EWWW Image Optimizer

EWWW Image Optimizer

4.8(1,823)

1.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 days ago
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Allow Webp image

Allow Webp image

3.7(13)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Allow Webp image

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, EWWW Image Optimizer has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 1,823 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. EWWW Image Optimizer has accumulated 45M+ total downloads while Allow Webp image has 48K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5EWWW Image Optimizer
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Allow Webp image3.7/5
Total Reviews
1,823EWWW Image Optimizer
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Allow Webp image13
Active Installs
1.0M+EWWW Image Optimizer
◄
Allow Webp image6.0K+
Total Downloads
45M+EWWW Image Optimizer
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Allow Webp image48K+
Support Resolution
14%EWWW Image Optimizer
Allow Webp imageN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoEWWW Image Optimizer
◄
Allow Webp image4 years ago
First Released
2012EWWW Image Optimizer
Allow Webp image2020
Age
14 yearsEWWW Image Optimizer
Allow Webp image6 years
WP Requires
6.6+EWWW Image Optimizer
Allow Webp image3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+EWWW Image Optimizer
Allow Webp image5.8+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEWWW Image Optimizer
Allow Webp imageFree
Latest Version
8.5.0EWWW Image Optimizer
Allow Webp image1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

EWWW Image Optimizer

4.8/5(1,823 reviews)
5
90%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Allow Webp image

3.7/5(13 reviews)
5
62%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
31%

Recent Reviews

EWWW Image Optimizer Reviews

by gordonskene

So far – so good

Optimized over 1,000 images so far – I think there’s 19,000 more to go. But so far – so good.

by todoporjesus

EXCELENTE PLUGIN

Recomiendo 100%

by xsedlacp

Good plugin

easy to use

Allow Webp image Reviews

by supersonicmonkeyx

Works well for me.

The addon allows me to upload .webp images to an older version of WordPress that I use. So, for me, it works perfectly. Thanks!

by jdowling16

Works Perfect, Thanks

Having seen a few reviews of it not working, I just thought I’d thank you and say it does for me. Appreciate it!

by gorodsb

Unfortunatelly, doesn`t work

Wordpress 5.9.2, Woocommerce 6.3.1. By importing products via Import an error: “Invalid image: Sorry, you are not allowed to download this type of file” appears.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EWWW Image Optimizer or Allow Webp image more popular?
EWWW Image Optimizer has 1.0M+ active installations while Allow Webp image has 6.0K+. EWWW Image Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — EWWW Image Optimizer or Allow Webp image?
EWWW Image Optimizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,823 reviews, while Allow Webp image has a 3.7/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are EWWW Image Optimizer and Allow Webp image free?
EWWW Image Optimizer is free + premium and Allow Webp image is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — EWWW Image Optimizer or Allow Webp image?
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?
EWWW Image Optimizer was last updated 3 days ago and Allow Webp image was last updated 4 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.