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Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time vs WP Compress – Instant Performance &… (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time

4.7(630)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated Yesterday
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WP Compress – Instant Performance &…

WP Compress – Instant Performance &…

4.5(152)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated Yesterday
View WP Compress – Instant Performance &…

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 630 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has accumulated 7.8M+ total downloads while WP Compress – Instant Performance &… has 1.1M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
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WP Compress – Instant Performance &…4.5/5
Total Reviews
630Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
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WP Compress – Instant Performance &…152
Active Installs
200K+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
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WP Compress – Instant Performance &…10K+
Total Downloads
7.8M+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
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WP Compress – Instant Performance &…1.1M+
Support Resolution
100%Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
WP Compress – Instant Performance &…N/A
Last Updated
YesterdayOptimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
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WP Compress – Instant Performance &…Yesterday
First Released
2018Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
WP Compress – Instant Performance &…2018
Age
8 yearsOptimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
WP Compress – Instant Performance &…8 years
WP Requires
5.5+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
WP Compress – Instant Performance &…6.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
WP Compress – Instant Performance &…7.4+
Business Model
FreeOptimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
WP Compress – Instant Performance &…Free
Latest Version
4.2.4Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time
WP Compress – Instant Performance &…7.00.01

Rating Breakdown

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time

4.7/5(630 reviews)
5
90%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%

WP Compress – Instant Performance &…

4.5/5(152 reviews)
5
84%
4
1%
3
4%
2
1%
1
10%

Recent Reviews

Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time Reviews

by aks83z

Der Turbo für jede Page

Wenn man viele Skripte auf seiner Seite eingebunden haben muss, holt der Bilder Turbo die nötigen Punkte beim Page peed Ranking raus. Auch in der Basis Konfig

by Anlami

Optimole optimiert meine Seite Perfekt

einfaches gut zu verstehendes Plugin in Verbindung mit ChatGPT wurde meine Seite optimal optimiert!

by enejawp01

great

i really like this plugin, it allows you to post pictures without affecting quality or page speed

WP Compress – Instant Performance &… Reviews

by jtohme

Does Not serve modern image formats for all

Does not convert .jpg to modern image formats like .webp in all environments This topic was modified 2 weeks, 3 days ago by jtohme.

by lewisbarn

Fantastic plugin & helpful support

I’ve used WP Compress for a over a month now and safely say it’s truly worthy of 10 stars if I could rate it that. Websites that previously felt like they crawled are now cruising faster than I could

by smantis

Really helps our agency!

We’ve tried other performance plugins but nothing has compared with as many agency features as WP Compress. Thank you for fast speeds, unlimited websites and easy management!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time or WP Compress – Instant Performance &… more popular?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has 200K+ active installations while WP Compress – Instant Performance &… has 10K+. Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time or WP Compress – Instant Performance &…?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time has a 4.7/5 rating from 630 reviews, while WP Compress – Instant Performance &… has a 4.5/5 rating from 152 reviews.
Are Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time and WP Compress – Instant Performance &… free?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time is free and WP Compress – Instant Performance &… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time or WP Compress – Instant Performance &…?
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?
Optimole – Optimize Images in Real Time was last updated Yesterday and WP Compress – Instant Performance &… was last updated Yesterday.

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