Imagify Image Optimization – Optimize… vs Compress, Resize & Lazy Load Images… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Imagify Image Optimization – Optimize…
1.0M+ active installs
Free
Compress, Resize & Lazy Load Images…
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Imagify Image Optimization – Optimize… has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 1,629 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Imagify Image Optimization – Optimize… has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while Compress, Resize & Lazy Load Images… has 197K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Imagify Image Optimization – Optimize… | Compress, Resize & Lazy Load Images… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1,629 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 17M+ | ◄ | 197K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 days ago | ◄ | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2021 | |
| Age | 10 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.3+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.7 | 0.9.24 |
Rating Breakdown
Imagify Image Optimization – Optimize…
Compress, Resize & Lazy Load Images…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Imagify Image Optimization – Optimize… averaged approximately 3,706 daily downloads while Compress, Resize & Lazy Load Images… averaged 45.
Recent Reviews
Imagify Image Optimization – Optimize… Reviews
Wrong Choice of Tool
I was aiming to minimise server space taken by my images. This wasn’t the right tool.
Very High Level of Disaffection
I did not see this very high level of disaffection before buying a subscription for 12 months. I just received a email asking if I want to leave a review. Given I cannot make it work, and once I used
Essentially, it’s a paid plugin
Free functionality is minimal and completely useless. It’s a 100% commercial product masquerading as free. It’s deleted incorrectly, leaving traces in the system. It’s a waste of time and added junk
Compress, Resize & Lazy Load Images… Reviews
Looks like a very solid option.
Great alternative to all those plugins sending your data to third party server to compress. I like the fact that the image compression happens on our own server. AVIF conversion is a bit of a hit-
Great plugin, easy to use and good support
I use this plugin on several websites, and it works very well. Easy to use and good image optimization. It converts all images to WebP and I can enable WebP format on my website with a click on a butt
Nice plugin Looking good so far
I installed it as it came with the Back up suit of WP Vivid for free. This was absolutely under the radar as I never heard of that plugin. The set up is clear and easy to understand. It has option to
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