Instant Gzip Compression vs GZippy (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Instant Gzip Compression
2.3(3)
300 active installs
Free
Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Instant Gzip Compression has a higher user rating (2.3/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Instant Gzip Compression has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while GZippy has 55K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Instant Gzip Compression | GZippy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.3/5 | ◄ | 1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ► | 55K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 17 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2008 | |
| Age | 10 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0 | 1.0.2.1 |
Rating
2.3/5Instant Gzip Compression
◄GZippy1/5
Total Reviews
3Instant Gzip Compression
◄GZippy1
Active Installs
300Instant Gzip Compression
◄GZippy200
Total Downloads
14K+Instant Gzip Compression
►GZippy55K+
Support Resolution
N/AInstant Gzip Compression
GZippyN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoInstant Gzip Compression
◄GZippy17 years ago
First Released
2016Instant Gzip Compression
GZippy2008
Age
10 yearsInstant Gzip Compression
GZippy18 years
WP Requires
4.0+Instant Gzip Compression
GZippy2.5+
PHP Requires
false+Instant Gzip Compression
GZippyfalse+
Business Model
FreeInstant Gzip Compression
GZippyFree
Latest Version
2.0Instant Gzip Compression
GZippy1.0.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Instant Gzip Compression
2.3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
67%
GZippy
1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Instant Gzip Compression or GZippy more popular?
Instant Gzip Compression has 300 active installations while GZippy has 200. Instant Gzip Compression is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Instant Gzip Compression or GZippy?
Instant Gzip Compression has a 2.3/5 rating from 3 reviews, while GZippy has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Instant Gzip Compression and GZippy free?
Instant Gzip Compression is free and GZippy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Instant Gzip Compression or GZippy?
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?
Instant Gzip Compression was last updated 9 years ago and GZippy was last updated 17 years ago.
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