Instant Gzip Compression vs Force gzip (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Instant Gzip Compression
2.3(3)
300 active installs
Free
Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Force gzip has a higher user rating (4/5 from 1 reviews) while Instant Gzip Compression leads in active installations (300 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Instant Gzip Compression has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while Force gzip has 29K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Instant Gzip Compression | Force gzip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.3/5 | ► | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ► | 29K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2010 | |
| Age | 10 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
2.3/5Instant Gzip Compression
►Force gzip4/5
Total Reviews
3Instant Gzip Compression
◄Force gzip1
Active Installs
300Instant Gzip Compression
◄Force gzip200
Total Downloads
14K+Instant Gzip Compression
►Force gzip29K+
Support Resolution
N/AInstant Gzip Compression
Force gzipN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoInstant Gzip Compression
◄Force gzip15 years ago
First Released
2016Instant Gzip Compression
Force gzip2010
Age
10 yearsInstant Gzip Compression
Force gzip16 years
WP Requires
4.0+Instant Gzip Compression
Force gzip2.0+
PHP Requires
false+Instant Gzip Compression
Force gzipfalse+
Business Model
FreeInstant Gzip Compression
Force gzipFree
Latest Version
2.0Instant Gzip Compression
Force gzip1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Instant Gzip Compression
2.3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
67%
Force gzip
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Instant Gzip Compression or Force gzip more popular?
Instant Gzip Compression has 300 active installations while Force gzip has 200. Instant Gzip Compression is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Instant Gzip Compression or Force gzip?
Instant Gzip Compression has a 2.3/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Force gzip has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Instant Gzip Compression and Force gzip free?
Instant Gzip Compression is free and Force gzip is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Instant Gzip Compression or Force gzip?
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?
Instant Gzip Compression was last updated 9 years ago and Force gzip was last updated 15 years ago.
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