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EWWW Image Optimizer vs WP SmartCrop (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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WP SmartCrop

WP SmartCrop

3.7(9)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year 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 4.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. EWWW Image Optimizer has accumulated 45M+ total downloads while WP SmartCrop has 124K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5EWWW Image Optimizer
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WP SmartCrop3.7/5
Total Reviews
1,823EWWW Image Optimizer
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WP SmartCrop9
Active Installs
1.0M+EWWW Image Optimizer
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WP SmartCrop4.0K+
Total Downloads
45M+EWWW Image Optimizer
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WP SmartCrop124K+
Support Resolution
14%EWWW Image Optimizer
WP SmartCropN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoEWWW Image Optimizer
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WP SmartCrop1 year ago
First Released
2012EWWW Image Optimizer
WP SmartCrop2016
Age
14 yearsEWWW Image Optimizer
WP SmartCrop10 years
WP Requires
6.6+EWWW Image Optimizer
WP SmartCrop3.5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+EWWW Image Optimizer
WP SmartCropfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEWWW Image Optimizer
WP SmartCropFree
Latest Version
8.5.0EWWW Image Optimizer
WP SmartCrop2.0.10

Rating Breakdown

EWWW Image Optimizer

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

WP SmartCrop

3.7/5(9 reviews)
5
56%
4
0%
3
22%
2
0%
1
22%

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 SmartCrop Reviews

by thall11

Great But Needs Improvement

I had to alter the plugin code slightly to allow it to work with custom sizes as well. It would also be nice if the smart crop dimensions weren’t removed upon plugin deactivation, also, if the smart c

by Morten Ellegaard Larsen

A small but significant improvement to WP

This function should be a core functionality! So when I found this little gem I was so happy.

by dragon013

Worked, but not in IE

The plugins worked quite well, but not in IE 11. There it broke the site. Sadly I got no help with that from the developer. So I stopped using it. Another downside (but probably not solvable by a plu

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EWWW Image Optimizer or WP SmartCrop more popular?
EWWW Image Optimizer has 1.0M+ active installations while WP SmartCrop has 4.0K+. EWWW Image Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — EWWW Image Optimizer or WP SmartCrop?
EWWW Image Optimizer has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,823 reviews, while WP SmartCrop has a 3.7/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are EWWW Image Optimizer and WP SmartCrop free?
EWWW Image Optimizer is free + premium and WP SmartCrop is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — EWWW Image Optimizer or WP SmartCrop?
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 SmartCrop was last updated 1 year ago.

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