WP HTTP Compression 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, WP HTTP Compression has a higher user rating (2.3/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP HTTP Compression has accumulated 61K+ total downloads while Instant Gzip Compression has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP HTTP Compression | Instant Gzip Compression | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.3/5 | 2.3/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 61K+ | ◄ | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Age | 16 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 2.0 |
Rating
2.3/5WP HTTP Compression
Instant Gzip Compression2.3/5
Total Reviews
8WP HTTP Compression
◄Instant Gzip Compression3
Active Installs
500WP HTTP Compression
◄Instant Gzip Compression300
Total Downloads
61K+WP HTTP Compression
◄Instant Gzip Compression14K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP HTTP Compression
Instant Gzip CompressionN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoWP HTTP Compression
►Instant Gzip Compression9 years ago
First Released
2010WP HTTP Compression
Instant Gzip Compression2016
Age
16 yearsWP HTTP Compression
Instant Gzip Compression10 years
WP Requires
3.4.1+WP HTTP Compression
Instant Gzip Compression4.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP HTTP Compression
Instant Gzip Compressionfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP HTTP Compression
Instant Gzip CompressionFree
Latest Version
1.0WP HTTP Compression
Instant Gzip Compression2.0
Rating Breakdown
WP HTTP Compression
2.3/5(8 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
50%
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 WP HTTP Compression or Instant Gzip Compression more popular?
WP HTTP Compression has 500 active installations while Instant Gzip Compression has 300. WP HTTP Compression is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP HTTP Compression or Instant Gzip Compression?
WP HTTP Compression has a 2.3/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Instant Gzip Compression has a 2.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are WP HTTP Compression and Instant Gzip Compression free?
WP HTTP Compression is free and Instant Gzip Compression is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP HTTP Compression 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?
WP HTTP Compression was last updated 13 years ago and Instant Gzip Compression was last updated 9 years ago.
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