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EWWW Image Optimizer vs Cache Enabler (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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Cache Enabler

Cache Enabler

4.3(138)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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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 100K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. EWWW Image Optimizer has accumulated 45M+ total downloads while Cache Enabler has 2.6M+. EWWW Image Optimizer has a higher support resolution rate (14% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5EWWW Image Optimizer
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Cache Enabler4.3/5
Total Reviews
1,823EWWW Image Optimizer
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Cache Enabler138
Active Installs
1.0M+EWWW Image Optimizer
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Cache Enabler100K+
Total Downloads
45M+EWWW Image Optimizer
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Cache Enabler2.6M+
Support Resolution
14%EWWW Image Optimizer
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Cache Enabler0%
Last Updated
3 days agoEWWW Image Optimizer
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Cache Enabler1 month ago
First Released
2012EWWW Image Optimizer
Cache Enabler2015
Age
14 yearsEWWW Image Optimizer
Cache Enabler11 years
WP Requires
6.6+EWWW Image Optimizer
Cache Enabler5.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+EWWW Image Optimizer
Cache Enabler5.6+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEWWW Image Optimizer
Cache EnablerFree
Latest Version
8.5.0EWWW Image Optimizer
Cache Enabler1.8.16

Rating Breakdown

EWWW Image Optimizer

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

Cache Enabler

4.3/5(138 reviews)
5
78%
4
3%
3
5%
2
4%
1
11%

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

Cache Enabler Reviews

by sisalik

Cache

Saves html files to /cache/cache-enabler and disabling Cache Enabler doesn’t remove the files!

by wickydesign

Best Caching Plugin!

I’ve been using this plugin for years, and it works really well! I’ve tried many caching plugins, and this one is by far the easiest to use. It’s lightweight, straightforward, and less likely to cause

by verkerk

works perfectly with ELEX get a quote

The only cache that’s working perfect together with ELEX // get a quote ! Take;s us many testing with a lot of caching programs to find this out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EWWW Image Optimizer or Cache Enabler more popular?
EWWW Image Optimizer has 1.0M+ active installations while Cache Enabler has 100K+. EWWW Image Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — EWWW Image Optimizer or Cache Enabler?
EWWW Image Optimizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,823 reviews, while Cache Enabler has a 4.3/5 rating from 138 reviews.
Are EWWW Image Optimizer and Cache Enabler free?
EWWW Image Optimizer is free + premium and Cache Enabler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — EWWW Image Optimizer or Cache Enabler?
As of April 2026, EWWW Image Optimizer has a 14% support resolution rate while Cache Enabler has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
EWWW Image Optimizer was last updated 3 days ago and Cache Enabler was last updated 1 month ago.

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