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EWWW Image Optimizer vs Modern Image Formats (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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Modern Image Formats

Modern Image Formats

3.3(23)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months 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 Modern Image Formats has 980K+. Modern Image Formats has a higher support resolution rate (67% vs 14%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5EWWW Image Optimizer
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Modern Image Formats3.3/5
Total Reviews
1,823EWWW Image Optimizer
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Modern Image Formats23
Active Installs
1.0M+EWWW Image Optimizer
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Modern Image Formats100K+
Total Downloads
45M+EWWW Image Optimizer
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Modern Image Formats980K+
Support Resolution
14%EWWW Image Optimizer
►
Modern Image Formats67%
Last Updated
3 days agoEWWW Image Optimizer
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Modern Image Formats2 months ago
First Released
2012EWWW Image Optimizer
Modern Image Formats2023
Age
14 yearsEWWW Image Optimizer
Modern Image Formats3 years
WP Requires
6.6+EWWW Image Optimizer
Modern Image Formats6.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+EWWW Image Optimizer
Modern Image Formats7.2+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEWWW Image Optimizer
Modern Image FormatsFree
Latest Version
8.5.0EWWW Image Optimizer
Modern Image Formats2.6.1

Rating Breakdown

EWWW Image Optimizer

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

Modern Image Formats

3.3/5(23 reviews)
5
52%
4
4%
3
0%
2
4%
1
39%

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

Modern Image Formats Reviews

by lacoste89

Funktioniert wie beschrieben – Heimvorteil weil von WordPress entwickelt

Ich nutze dieses Plugin auf allen neuen Webseiten, damit Bilder automatisch nach AVIF konvertiert werden. Es funktionierte bisher immer ohne Probleme, deshalb kann ich es uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Ic

by primerpizza

Doesn’t work, support not helpful

Been trying to get this thing to work but it just wont serve the generated images. Support stopped replying.

by pdjp

compression?

Good plugin, but no option to set the WebP compression value. What compression is used here?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EWWW Image Optimizer or Modern Image Formats more popular?
EWWW Image Optimizer has 1.0M+ active installations while Modern Image Formats has 100K+. EWWW Image Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — EWWW Image Optimizer or Modern Image Formats?
EWWW Image Optimizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,823 reviews, while Modern Image Formats has a 3.3/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are EWWW Image Optimizer and Modern Image Formats free?
EWWW Image Optimizer is free + premium and Modern Image Formats is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — EWWW Image Optimizer or Modern Image Formats?
As of April 2026, EWWW Image Optimizer has a 14% support resolution rate while Modern Image Formats has a 67% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
EWWW Image Optimizer was last updated 3 days ago and Modern Image Formats was last updated 2 months ago.

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