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EWWW Image Optimizer vs WP-HTML-Compression (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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VS
WP-HTML-Compression

WP-HTML-Compression

3.4(14)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View WP-HTML-Compression

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 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. EWWW Image Optimizer has accumulated 45M+ total downloads while WP-HTML-Compression has 108K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5EWWW Image Optimizer
◄
WP-HTML-Compression3.4/5
Total Reviews
1,823EWWW Image Optimizer
◄
WP-HTML-Compression14
Active Installs
1.0M+EWWW Image Optimizer
◄
WP-HTML-Compression1.0K+
Total Downloads
45M+EWWW Image Optimizer
◄
WP-HTML-Compression108K+
Support Resolution
14%EWWW Image Optimizer
WP-HTML-CompressionN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoEWWW Image Optimizer
◄
WP-HTML-Compression8 years ago
First Released
2012EWWW Image Optimizer
WP-HTML-Compression2009
Age
14 yearsEWWW Image Optimizer
WP-HTML-Compression17 years
WP Requires
6.6+EWWW Image Optimizer
WP-HTML-Compression3.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+EWWW Image Optimizer
WP-HTML-Compressionfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEWWW Image Optimizer
WP-HTML-CompressionFree
Latest Version
8.5.0EWWW Image Optimizer
WP-HTML-Compression0.5.8

Rating Breakdown

EWWW Image Optimizer

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

WP-HTML-Compression

3.4/5(14 reviews)
5
43%
4
14%
3
7%
2
7%
1
29%

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

WP-HTML-Compression Reviews

by RealMag777

Very useful and good plugin

Very useful and good plugin. Thank you….

by rashtnevesht

worked

سلام در وردپرس بنده به غیر از کدهای جاوا اسکریپت کل کدهای HTML رو کوچک کرد

by Mario Lamboglia

Not working with qTranslate

It works, but do not absolutely use with qTranslate. It completely breaks the site! 🙁 …any suggestion?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EWWW Image Optimizer or WP-HTML-Compression more popular?
EWWW Image Optimizer has 1.0M+ active installations while WP-HTML-Compression has 1.0K+. EWWW Image Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — EWWW Image Optimizer or WP-HTML-Compression?
EWWW Image Optimizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,823 reviews, while WP-HTML-Compression has a 3.4/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are EWWW Image Optimizer and WP-HTML-Compression free?
EWWW Image Optimizer is free + premium and WP-HTML-Compression is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — EWWW Image Optimizer or WP-HTML-Compression?
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 WP-HTML-Compression was last updated 8 years ago.

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