WP HTTP Compression vs Force gzip (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Force gzip has a higher user rating (4/5 from 1 reviews) while WP HTTP Compression leads in active installations (500 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP HTTP Compression has accumulated 61K+ total downloads while Force gzip has 29K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP HTTP Compression | Force gzip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.3/5 | ► | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 61K+ | ◄ | 29K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2010 | |
| Age | 16 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4.1+ | 2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
2.3/5WP HTTP Compression
►Force gzip4/5
Total Reviews
8WP HTTP Compression
◄Force gzip1
Active Installs
500WP HTTP Compression
◄Force gzip200
Total Downloads
61K+WP HTTP Compression
◄Force gzip29K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP HTTP Compression
Force gzipN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoWP HTTP Compression
◄Force gzip15 years ago
First Released
2010WP HTTP Compression
Force gzip2010
Age
16 yearsWP HTTP Compression
Force gzip16 years
WP Requires
3.4.1+WP HTTP Compression
Force gzip2.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP HTTP Compression
Force gzipfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP HTTP Compression
Force gzipFree
Latest Version
1.0WP HTTP Compression
Force gzip1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
WP HTTP Compression
2.3/5(8 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
50%
Force gzip
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP HTTP Compression or Force gzip more popular?
WP HTTP Compression has 500 active installations while Force gzip has 200. WP HTTP Compression is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP HTTP Compression or Force gzip?
WP HTTP Compression has a 2.3/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Force gzip has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP HTTP Compression and Force gzip free?
WP HTTP Compression is free and Force gzip is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP HTTP 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?
WP HTTP Compression was last updated 13 years ago and Force gzip was last updated 15 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.