Instant Gzip Compression vs JPEG PNG Compressor (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, JPEG PNG Compressor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Instant Gzip Compression leads in active installations (300 vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Instant Gzip Compression has accumulated 14K+ total downloads while JPEG PNG Compressor has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Instant Gzip Compression | JPEG PNG Compressor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 14K+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0 | 1.1 |
Rating
2.3/5Instant Gzip Compression
►JPEG PNG Compressor5/5
Total Reviews
3Instant Gzip Compression
◄JPEG PNG Compressor1
Active Installs
300Instant Gzip Compression
◄JPEG PNG Compressor50
Total Downloads
14K+Instant Gzip Compression
◄JPEG PNG Compressor2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AInstant Gzip Compression
JPEG PNG CompressorN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoInstant Gzip Compression
►JPEG PNG Compressor5 years ago
First Released
2016Instant Gzip Compression
JPEG PNG Compressor2019
Age
10 yearsInstant Gzip Compression
JPEG PNG Compressor7 years
WP Requires
4.0+Instant Gzip Compression
JPEG PNG Compressor3.3.1+
PHP Requires
false+Instant Gzip Compression
JPEG PNG Compressorfalse+
Business Model
FreeInstant Gzip Compression
JPEG PNG CompressorFree
Latest Version
2.0Instant Gzip Compression
JPEG PNG Compressor1.1
Rating Breakdown
Instant Gzip Compression
2.3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
67%
JPEG PNG Compressor
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Instant Gzip Compression or JPEG PNG Compressor more popular?
Instant Gzip Compression has 300 active installations while JPEG PNG Compressor has 50. Instant Gzip Compression is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Instant Gzip Compression or JPEG PNG Compressor?
Instant Gzip Compression has a 2.3/5 rating from 3 reviews, while JPEG PNG Compressor has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Instant Gzip Compression and JPEG PNG Compressor free?
Instant Gzip Compression is free and JPEG PNG Compressor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Instant Gzip Compression or JPEG PNG 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?
Instant Gzip Compression was last updated 9 years ago and JPEG PNG Compressor was last updated 5 years ago.
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