Imsanity vs Icosix Image Compressor (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, Imsanity has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 291 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Imsanity has accumulated 4.5M+ total downloads while Icosix Image Compressor has 177.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Imsanity | Icosix Image Compressor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 291 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5M+ | ◄ | 177 |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2026 | |
| Age | 15 years | 2 months | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9.0 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Imsanity
◄Icosix Image CompressorN/A
Total Reviews
291Imsanity
◄Icosix Image Compressor0
Active Installs
200K+Imsanity
◄Icosix Image Compressor10
Total Downloads
4.5M+Imsanity
◄Icosix Image Compressor177
Support Resolution
50%Imsanity
Icosix Image CompressorN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoImsanity
►Icosix Image Compressor1 month ago
First Released
2011Imsanity
Icosix Image Compressor2026
Age
15 yearsImsanity
Icosix Image Compressor2 months
WP Requires
6.6+Imsanity
Icosix Image Compressor5.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Imsanity
Icosix Image Compressorfalse+
Business Model
FreeImsanity
Icosix Image CompressorFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Imsanity
Icosix Image Compressor1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Imsanity
4.9/5(291 reviews)
5
95%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%
Icosix Image Compressor
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Imsanity Reviews
by robertgray
It works
It just works 🙂
by edgarro
The best!
Very, very useful.
by Topher
Perfect
This plugin does exactly what it says. It also works with WebP, so combined with Cimo you have a perfect scenario for a health media library.
Icosix Image Compressor Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Imsanity or Icosix Image Compressor more popular?
Imsanity has 200K+ active installations while Icosix Image Compressor has 10. Imsanity is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Imsanity or Icosix Image Compressor?
Imsanity has a 4.9/5 rating from 291 reviews, while Icosix Image Compressor has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Imsanity and Icosix Image Compressor free?
Imsanity is free and Icosix Image Compressor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Imsanity or Icosix Image Compressor?
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?
Imsanity was last updated 1 month ago and Icosix Image Compressor was last updated 1 month ago.
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