Cache Using Gzip vs Instant Gzip Compression (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Instant Gzip Compression
2.3(3)
300 active installs
Free
Updated 9 years ago
View Instant Gzip Compression Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Cache Using Gzip has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cache Using Gzip has accumulated 6.7K+ total downloads while Instant Gzip Compression has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Cache Using Gzip | Instant Gzip Compression | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 2.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | 3 | |
| Active Installs | 300 | 300 | |
| Total Downloads | 6.7K+ | ► | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2016 | |
| Age | 2 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4.3+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9.3 | 2.0 |
Rating
5/5Cache Using Gzip
◄Instant Gzip Compression2.3/5
Total Reviews
3Cache Using Gzip
Instant Gzip Compression3
Active Installs
300Cache Using Gzip
Instant Gzip Compression300
Total Downloads
6.7K+Cache Using Gzip
►Instant Gzip Compression14K+
Support Resolution
N/ACache Using Gzip
Instant Gzip CompressionN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoCache Using Gzip
◄Instant Gzip Compression9 years ago
First Released
2024Cache Using Gzip
Instant Gzip Compression2016
Age
2 yearsCache Using Gzip
Instant Gzip Compression10 years
WP Requires
6.4.3+Cache Using Gzip
Instant Gzip Compression4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Cache Using Gzip
Instant Gzip Compressionfalse+
Business Model
FreeCache Using Gzip
Instant Gzip CompressionFree
Latest Version
2.9.3Cache Using Gzip
Instant Gzip Compression2.0
Rating Breakdown
Cache Using Gzip
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Instant Gzip Compression
2.3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
67%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cache Using Gzip or Instant Gzip Compression more popular?
Cache Using Gzip has 300 active installations while Instant Gzip Compression has 300. Instant Gzip Compression is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cache Using Gzip or Instant Gzip Compression?
Cache Using Gzip has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Instant Gzip Compression has a 2.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Cache Using Gzip and Instant Gzip Compression free?
Cache Using Gzip is free and Instant Gzip Compression is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cache Using Gzip or Instant Gzip Compression?
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?
Cache Using Gzip was last updated 2 months ago and Instant Gzip Compression was last updated 9 years ago.
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