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HTTP/2 Server Push vs Preload Images (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

HTTP/2 Server Push

HTTP/2 Server Push

4.2(11)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Preload Images

Preload Images

4.6(8)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Preload Images has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 8 reviews) while HTTP/2 Server Push leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. HTTP/2 Server Push has accumulated 27K+ total downloads while Preload Images has 12K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5HTTP/2 Server Push
►
Preload Images4.6/5
Total Reviews
11HTTP/2 Server Push
◄
Preload Images8
Active Installs
1.0K+HTTP/2 Server Push
Preload Images1.0K+
Total Downloads
27K+HTTP/2 Server Push
◄
Preload Images12K+
Support Resolution
N/AHTTP/2 Server Push
Preload ImagesN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoHTTP/2 Server Push
►
Preload Images3 years ago
First Released
2015HTTP/2 Server Push
Preload Images2019
Age
11 yearsHTTP/2 Server Push
Preload Images7 years
WP Requires
3.0+HTTP/2 Server Push
Preload Images3.8+
PHP Requires
false+HTTP/2 Server Push
Preload Imagesfalse+
Business Model
FreeHTTP/2 Server Push
Preload ImagesFree
Latest Version
1.4HTTP/2 Server Push
Preload Images1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

HTTP/2 Server Push

4.2/5(11 reviews)
5
64%
4
9%
3
18%
2
0%
1
9%

Preload Images

4.6/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
0%
2
13%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

HTTP/2 Server Push Reviews

by Juuso Turunen

Working!

This plugin works very well!

by bettersecurity

Works perfectly

Works perfectly in conjunction with Cloudflare to deliver excellent performance

by blablabla

Not enough to trigger proper HTTP2 Server Push

It’s not enough to trigger a proper HTTP2 Server Push without warnings for all preloaded resources. It needs some header checks.

Preload Images Reviews

by photoMaldives

Perfect to improve animated GIF trigger on mobile

I wanted to trigger an animated GIF on hover. To implement this, I followed a simple online guide to *swap* an image on hover – set initial image as the first frame of your GIF, and the second image a

by Joey

Highly recommended!

I run a photo gallery website for hobby using fancybox, and I’m happy to find this plugin! Initially I was searching for a solution with JavaScript, etc., but this is much easier way to preload images

by wardencenter

Doesn’t work to preload site background image +

Sadly, the plugin does not work to preload a site’s background image when that image is specified in common image urls. Plus, when there is no image specified in the common image urls, the site loads

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HTTP/2 Server Push or Preload Images more popular?
HTTP/2 Server Push has 1.0K+ active installations while Preload Images has 1.0K+. Preload Images is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HTTP/2 Server Push or Preload Images?
HTTP/2 Server Push has a 4.2/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Preload Images has a 4.6/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are HTTP/2 Server Push and Preload Images free?
HTTP/2 Server Push is free and Preload Images is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HTTP/2 Server Push or Preload Images?
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?
HTTP/2 Server Push was last updated 8 years ago and Preload Images was last updated 3 years ago.

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